Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has expressed his condemnation regarding the targeting of a World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy in the North Kordofan State of the Republic of the Sudan. He characterized this assault as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and an unacceptable transgression of the rules and norms that safeguard humanitarian operations. According to Saudi Press Agency, Albudaiwi stated that the targeting of relief convoys and humanitarian workers is a reprehensible act that obstructs the delivery of vital assistance to those affected. He emphasized that such actions exacerbate the suffering of civilians, particularly given the dire humanitarian conditions currently prevailing in Sudan. Albudaiwi also referenced the statement of the GCC Supreme Council's 46th Session, which reaffirmed support for peace-building efforts aimed at preserving Sudan's security, stability, and sovereignty. The statement underscored the commitment to pol itical efforts to reach a ceasefire and achieve a political transition in Sudan through the establishment of an independent civilian government, fulfilling the Sudanese people's aspirations for peace, growth, and stability.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026