Ambassador of the European Union to Sudan The attack took place today at his residence, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Twitter.

“This is a gross violation of the Vienna Convention. The security of diplomatic facilities and personnel is the responsibility of the Sudanese authorities and their responsibility based on international law,” he said.

Borrell did not provide more details about the incident.

White House Security Council spokesman John Kirby said from Washington tonight that there is currently no plan to expel American citizens from Sudan. However, he urged the Americans to seriously monitor the unstable situation in this country.

At least 185 dead, many more injured

Over the past three days of heavy fighting, at least 185 people have been killed and 1,800 civilians and militants injured in clashes between the forces of two rival generals vying for power in SudanVolker Perthes, head of the UN mission in the country, said tonight.

“The situation is very fluid. It’s hard to gauge where the balance is heading,” Perthes said, speaking to reporters in New York via teleconference. He previously spoke behind closed doors at the Security Council.

“The two belligerents do not give the impression that they want a peaceful mediation at this time,” the head of UNITAMS added, stressing that humanitarian aid missions in Sudan cannot continue under the current circumstances.

A little earlier, the White House called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, specifying that US officials are in contact with the country’s military leadership.

“We deplore the escalation of violence in Khartoum and elsewhere in Sudan. We call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces,” a spokesman for the White House National Security Council said.

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