ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday condemned the attack at a Saudi hospital in El Fasher city of Sudan which killed around 70 people, calling it a clear violation of international law.
“The attack leading to the unfortunate deaths reportedly of seventy people clearly violates international law and puts innocent civilians at grave risk. Pakistan extends its deepest sympathies to the victims and their families,” according to a Foreign Office statement.
It said that the attack underscored the urgent need to uphold the sanctity of healthcare facilities and adhere to the principles of international humanitarian law.
“Pakistan believes that the conflict can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. We express our full support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sudan,” the statement added.
According to US media, a Saudi hospital has been targeted in a drone attack on a hospital in Darfur area of Sudan, which has confirmed the killing of 70 people so far.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the attack on the hospital in western Sudan violates international law.
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Earleir, Foreign Office has confirmed that 21 Pakistanis survived a boat accident near Morocco, which was carrying 80 passengers.
The spokesperson added that local authorities at the Dakhla port in Morocco are providing shelter and medical assistance to the Pakistani nationals. A consular team from the Pakistani embassy is present in Dakhla to oversee the situation.
