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Qatari Newspapers Editorials
Doha, May 21 (QNA) - Qatari newspapers underlined in their editorials on Sunday that storming and vandalism of the Qatari embassy's building in Khartoum by irregular armed forces constitute a flagrant violation of international law and conventions, diplomatic norms, and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which guarantees the protection of diplomats and the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions and representations.
The Qatari dailies noted in their editorials the successive condemnations of this act and all forms of violence and vandalism targeting headquarters and buildings of diplomatic missions; expressing the hope that the Sudanese talks in Jeddah achieve a breakthrough that puts an end to the cycle of violence, gives priority to the public interest, and spares civilians the consequences of fighting.
Al-Watan said that irregular armed forces stormed and vandalized the Qatari embassy's building in Khartoum, as well as several other embassies, which is totally unacceptable because embassies, diplomatic missions, and headquarters of international organizations are protected under international law and international agreements.
Those who carried out this criminal and disgraceful act must be prosecuted and held accountable, Al-Watan stressed, noting that this dangerous act reflects the extent of the deteriorating situation and heralds a state of security chaos.
Everyone is hanging hope on the Sudanese talks in Jeddah to reach a breakthrough that puts an end to the cycle of violence by pushing for maximum restraint, resorting to the voice of reason, giving priority to the public interest, and reaching a comprehensive truce that is respected and implemented by all as a necessary step that paves the way for constructive dialogue, which alone would put an end to the cycle of violence and fighting, Al-Watan concluded.
Meanwhile, Qatari daily Al-Sharq said that the storming and vandalism of the Qatari embassy's building in Khartoum constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and conventions, diplomatic norms, and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which guarantees the protection of diplomats and the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions and representations.
The paper indicated that the attack was met with a wide wave of condemnation and denunciation by GCC and Arab countries, and a strong rejection of all forms of violence and sabotage against diplomatic missions and representations, especially with the repeated targeting of diplomatic missions and their buildings in Khartoum recently. The Gulf Cooperation Council, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan and a number of Arab countries and institutions expressed their strong condemnation and denunciation of the storming and vandalism of the Qatari embassy and called on the parties to the conflict in Sudan to move quickly to stop military operations, avoid escalation, and respect international agreements and diplomatic norms that guarantee the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions and their employees, and spare civilians the effects of conflicts.
Al-Sharq underlined that the developments in Sudan require an immediate cessation of hostilities, the exercise of maximum restraint, resorting to the voice of reason, giving priority to the public interest, sparing civilians the consequences of fighting, and observing international norms and laws concerned with the sanctity and protection of diplomats and the headquarters and property of diplomatic missions.
Qatari Newspapers Editorials -1-
General- Qatar
In its editorial, Al-Arab newspaper said that while the State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the irregular armed forces' storming and vandalizing of its embassy building in Khartoum on Saturday, this act of sabotage and all forms of violence and sabotage that target the headquarters of diplomatic missions and their buildings recently have been condemned, as the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the irregular armed forces' storming and vandalizing of the Qatari embassy's building in Khartoum and to all forms of violence and vandalism and called on parties of the conflict to respect international agreements and diplomatic norms that guarantee sanctity and safety of diplomatic missions' premises and their employees as well as to spare civilians effects of the conflict.
The paper pointed out that many brotherly countries condemned the criminal incident, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the storming and vandalizing of the Qatari Embassy in Khartoum. The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Saturday called on all Sudanese sides to adhere to calm as agreed during the latest talks in Jeddah. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed the State of Kuwait’s condemnation and denunciation of the continuation of these hostile acts targeting the headquarters of diplomatic missions accredited to Sudan. The Sultanate of Oman also expressed its denunciation of this sabotage, and affirmed the Sultanate's firm stance rejecting any action targeting diplomatic missions, and the need to protect diplomatic premises in accordance with the international laws and norms regulating diplomatic work.
The newspaper referred to the State of Qatar's statement issued yesterday in which it stressed the need to spare embassies, diplomatic missions, headquarters of international organizations, and civilian facilities the consequences of the fighting in Sudan and to prosecute the perpetrators and hold them accountable for the consequences of this heinous criminal act, which constitutes a violation of international law and agreements. It also reaffirmed its call for an immediate halt to the fighting in Sudan, exercising maximum restraint, resorting to the voice of reason, giving priority to the public interest, and sparing civilians the consequences of the fighting.
In conclusion, Al-Arab said that Qatar will remain steadfast in its stances, supporting the causes of its nation and all brotherly peoples.
In turn, Al-Raya newspaper affirmed in its editorial that the State of Qatar cannot, under any justification, accept the storming and vandalizing of its embassy in Khartoum, and the practice of sabotage acts against a diplomatic mission that has immunity under International law and relevant diplomatic charters and norms, noting that Qatar always stands with Sudan and its people, and is still playing humanitarian roles in favor of the brothers even in such extremely difficult circumstances.
The paper underlined that the State of Qatar regrets such criminal attack carried out by the irregular armed forces on its embassy without any regard for the inviolability of diplomatic premises, pointing out that Qatar had previously evacuated the embassy staff, and thankfully, none of the diplomats or embassy staff were harmed. In this regard, the statement of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned in the strongest terms the irregular armed forces' storming and vandalizing of Qatar's embassy building in Khartoum, and stressed the need to spare embassies, diplomatic missions, headquarters of international organizations, and civilian facilities the consequences of the fighting in Sudan and to prosecute the perpetrators and hold them accountable for the consequences of this heinous criminal act, which constitutes a violation of international law and agreements, the paper added.
The newspaper said that despite the enormity of the criminal act of storming and vandalizing the premises of its embassy in Khartoum, the State of Qatar remained committed to its firm position in support of brotherly Sudan and keen on its unity, security and territorial integrity, adding that Qatar, which has always stood by Sudan, will not abandon its responsibilities towards the brothers, and will continue the same good roles, which the brotherly people will not forget, despite the fact that those irregular armed forces stormed its embassy.
Al-Raya concluded its editorial by saying that the State of Qatar was on the side of Sudan in all its historical stages out of its belief in Sudan's vital role in the Arab, regional and international arenas. Sudan and its people have a special place for Qatar, its leadership, government and people, based on the bonds of brotherhood and historical friendship as well as common destiny. In this context, Qatar always calls on all Sudanese parties to immediately halt the fighting and give priority to the voice of reason and national will, in order to achieve the required political consensus and reach a common formula that represents all spectrums of the Sudanese people, paves the way towards achieving security and stability, and promotes and protects human rights.
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General- Qatar
English daily The Peninsula condemned and denounced the attack that targeted the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Khartoum on Saturday and stressed that the storming of embassies in any circumstances is a gross violation of the international law and the 1961 Vienna treaty.
In its editorial titled "Blatant Violation of International Law", the paper said that Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stressed the need to respect international laws and spare embassies, diplomatic missions, headquarters of international organizations, and civilian facilities. The ministry also expressed Qatar’s aspiration for all parties to pursue dialogue and peaceful ways to overcome differences.
The attack on Qatar embassy was followed by a widespread condemnation with many countries denouncing the attack and calling to respect diplomatic missions in the country, The Peninsula added.
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) expressed strong condemnation and denunciation with GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi reiterating the call to parties of the conflict to act quickly for stopping military operations, exercise maximum restraint, abstain from escalation, respect international agreements and diplomatic norms that guarantee sanctity and safety of diplomatic missions’ premises and their employees as well as to spare civilians effects of the conflict, the newspaper noted.
The Peninsula concluded by saying that besides attacks on diplomatic missions, the fight between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis in the country. With stocks of food, cash and essentials are rapidly dwindling there is a need to stop the battle and come to a dialogue in interest of people of Sudan who have suffered the most in this fighting that is now into its sixth week.
For its part, The Gulf Times newspaper said that Qatar’s near-to medium term outlook is relatively favorable supported by the ongoing LNG expansion in offshore North Field and sustained domestic demand.
Under the title " IMF Hails Qatar's Structural Reforms With Economic Diversification " the newspaper said, in its recent report on Qatar economy, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted the ambitious structural reform agenda underpins Qatar’s economic diversification efforts to build a more inclusive, knowledge-based and greener economy.
IMF made a special mention of Qatar’s historic hosting of the FIFA World Cup and said a decade of the nation’s plan to diversify the economy culminated into the successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with very strong growth registered last year, The Gulf Times noted.
The newspaper concluded by saying that the IMF is of view that Qatar’s upcoming medium-term budget fir 2023-25 will be developed following the release of the 3rd National Development Strategy to balance aspiration for transformation and fiscal discipline. (QNA)
