During the ongoing clashes in Khartoum, reports confirm that the Jordanian Embassy building was targeted. Authorities and news agencies have indicated that the incident was noted by TASS, among others. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal statement condemning the attack on the Jordanian Embassy in Khartoum and stressing the obligation to uphold international law and related agreements, especially the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The agency underscored the necessity of safeguarding diplomatic missions and personnel under the framework of recognized diplomatic norms. The exact circumstances surrounding the breach remain unclear at this time, and no official confirmation from the conflicting parties in Sudan has been issued to verify the event. [citation: TASS][citation: Sudanese authorities]
Earlier reporting from the crisis scene noted a steep rise in civilian casualties amid the confrontation between the Sudanese army and the rapid reaction forces, also known as special forces. Preliminary tallies indicated the civilian death toll had risen to 676, with more than 5,575 individuals reported injured. On a later briefing, the World Health Organization provided updated figures citing 604 confirmed victims and surpassing 5,000 civilian injuries linked to the ongoing conflict. These numbers reflect a deteriorating humanitarian situation in the affected areas and highlight the urgent need for safe corridors and international humanitarian assistance. [citation: World Health Organization][citation: Sudan health services]
In a separate diplomatic contact, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the chairman of the Interim Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces. The conversation focused on offering Ankara’s assistance to help normalize the region and stabilize the broader African state, with discussions touching on potential coordination among regional partners and international bodies to de-escalate the violence. The exchange underscored Turkey’s willingness to support efforts toward a peaceful resolution while reiterating the importance of respecting sovereignty and international norms. [citation: Turkish presidency][citation: regional diplomacy]