Amid the fighting, the European Union ambassador to Sudan ‘attacked’ at home World news

The EU ambassador to Sudan was attacked at his home in Khartoum on Monday, the group’s high representative Josep Borrell said, as fighting between warring factions gripped the country.

“A few hours ago, the EU Ambassador in Sudan was attacked in his residence,” Borrell wrote on Twitter, without detailing any injuries to the ambassador.

“The security of government premises and personnel is the primary responsibility of the Sudanese authorities and an obligation under international law,” he added.

The European Union representative to Sudan is 58-year-old Irish citizen Aidan O’Hara. EU spokeswoman Nabila Massrali told AFP it was “good” following the attack.

“The safety of the staff is our priority,” he said. “We have not removed the EU representative. Security measures are being assessed.”

Ireland’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Micheal Martin said O’Hara was “not seriously hurt” but the attack was “a serious breach of the obligations to protect diplomats under the Vienna Convention”.

“Aidan is an outstanding Irish citizen and European ambassador serving the EU under the most difficult circumstances,” Martin said.

“We thank you for your work and for the immediate cessation of violence in Sudan, and resumption of dialogue.”

Clashes between the Sudanese army and a coalition have killed 200 people and injured 1,800 after three days of civil war.

The United Nations has called for an immediate withdrawal and international organizations, including the European Union, have expressed grave concern.