The chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf over the weekend “strongly” condemned the missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran against the sovereign territories of Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
“These actions constitute a clear violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity and risk further destabilising the Middle East at a time when restraint is urgently required,” Youssouf said.
He said that the AU Commission stands in full solidarity with the governments and peoples of the affected states.
The chairperson called for immediate de-escalation and maximum restraint by all parties, and a swift return to dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path toward sustainable peace and regional stability.
Youssouf said AU reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of peaceful coexistence, respect for international law, and the resolution of disputes through constructive engagement.
The chairperson in a prior statement expressed “deep concern” over military strikes carried out by the United States in coordination with Israeli forces against targets inside Iran.
He called for restraint, urgent de-escalation, and sustained dialogue, stressing that all parties must act fully in accordance with international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter to safeguard international peace and security.
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