Security personnel stand near a car damaged after an explosion targeting the motorcade of Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok near the Kober Bridge in Khartoum, Sudan March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdalla

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia has denounced the attempted assassination that targeted Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Riyadh’s rejection of this terrorist act and any endeavor to curb Sudan’s stability and security.

For its part, the UAE also denounced the attack in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) that decried what it described as a "criminal act." It also expressed its rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, adding that UAE stands beside Sudan and supports its transitional phase in a way that guarantees its stability.

Further, Egypt denounced Hamdok’s targeting and called for uniting international and regional efforts to combat terrorism.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also denounced the attack. OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef al-Othaimeen rejected this terrorist act that jeopardizes the stability and security of Sudan.

Nayef al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, denounced the assassination attempt and affirmed that the GCC shows solidarity with Sudan in committing terrorism and reinforcing stability and security on its territories.

Saudi Arabia's Shoura Council member Dr. Mishaal bin Fahm al-Salami also decried the attempted assassination and stressed that this terrorist act will not impact the efforts of the Sudanese government in proceeding with the peaceful political process.

The US Embassy in Sudan posted on Facebook: “The US Embassy is shocked and saddened at the attack on Abdalla Hamdok convoy. Our sincere condolences to the victims. We continue to support Sudan's civilian-led transitional government and stand in solidarity with the Sudanese people.”

The European Union condemned in the strongest terms the assassination attempt against Hamdok. This shocking incident should not impair the ongoing efforts to build a stable, peaceful, just and free Sudan, it added.