Sudan condemns terror attacks in Saudi Arabia

Sudan on Tuesday condemned the terrorist explosions which hit Saudi Arabia on Monday, reiterating support for the government and people of the Kingdom.

"This terrorist act does not target the Kingdom alone, but also target the Islamic nation in its faith and religion," said Sudan's Foreign Ministry in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement said resorting to explosive belts, bombings and terrorizing the peaceful people in the Houses of Allah (mosques) and during the holy month of Ramadan, and at a holy site such as the Mosque of the Prophet Mohamed in the city of Medina, was a cowardly act which contradicts the teachings of Islam.

"Such act must be condemned and the people behind it should be punished," the ministry said.

The statement said Sudan believes the Saudi security authorities are capable of aborting the acts of terrorists and ensuring security, peace and stability for the Saudi citizens and foreign residents.

On Monday, two explosions took place in Saudi Arabia, one near the Prophet's Mosque in the city of Medina and the second near a mosque in the eastern city of Qatif. Endit