PH regrets bombing of diplomatic post in Sudan

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed regret for the latest attack on the residence of the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Khartoum, Sudan.

''We deeply regret the recent bombing attack on the Residence of the UAE Ambassador in Khartoum, Sudan,'' the DFA said in a press statement.

''We call for full respect for the safety and safeguarding of diplomatic premises in accordance with relevant Vienna Conventions,'' it added. 

For his part, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino ''Koko'' Pimentel III also expressed concern about the situation in Sudan, particularly the bombing attack. 

''We strongly call for peace, rule of law, and urge everyone to respect diplomatic institutions and adhere to international laws safeguarding diplomatic missions,'' Pimentel said in a separate statement. 

Reports said the UAE had disclosed that the diplomatic post was attacked by a Sudanese military aircraft, condemning it as a ''heinous attack.''

The Sudan’s military government already refuted accusations from the UAE, blaming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for the incident.—LDF, GMA Integrated News