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<p>The British Government is deeply concerned by reports that hospitals in Khartoum
were being controlled and targeted by Sudanese security forces. It is unacceptable
for injured civilians to be prevented access to medical facilities. These are not
the actions of responsible and credible authorities representing the people of Sudan.</p><p>On
6 June, I summoned the Sudanese Ambassador to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
to express our grave concerns at the use of all forms of violence against civilians
and medical professionals, by the Sudanese authorities. This was reiterated in a most
recent statement issued by the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 17 June, which
stated attacks against hospitals, medical staff and patients must stop, and that any
obstacles to the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance needs to be removed immediately.</p><p>I
had set out the UK's position at the FAC that called for the human rights of all Sudanese
people to be respected, and the resumption of the political process leading to an
agreed peaceful transfer of power to a civilian-led government, as demanded by the
Sudanese people.</p>
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