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Aidan O'Hara

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Aidan O'Hara
European Union Ambassador to Sudan
Assumed office
2022
Irish Ambassador to Ethiopia
In office
2012–2022
Personal details
Born (1964-06-11) 11 June 1964 (age 60) [1]
Dublin, Ireland

Aidan O'Hara (born June 11, 1964) is an Irish diplomat currently serving as European Union Ambassador to Sudan.[2] O'Hara was the Irish ambassador to Ethiopia from 2012 to 2016. In 2022 he assumed control as EU Ambassador to Sudan.[3]

On 17 April 2023, he was reportedly assaulted at his home in Khartoum amid the ongoing civil conflict and battle over the city.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ambassador's CV - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". www.dfa.ie. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  2. ^ Munro, Craig (2023-04-17). "EU ambassador in Sudan assaulted in his home as violence escalates". Metro. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  3. ^ "Ambassador O'Hara - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". dfa.ie. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  4. ^ "Sudan fighting: EU ambassador assaulted in Khartoum home". BBC News. 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-17.