Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks
Summary
Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting recent drone attacks on its territory, including an attack on Khartoum International Airport. Ethiopia denies these claims and accuses Sudan of backing rebels in its Tigray region. The conflict in Sudan involves the military and a paramilitary group and has caused a large humanitarian crisis.Key Facts
- Sudan blamed Ethiopia and the UAE for drone attacks on Khartoum, recalling its ambassador from Ethiopia.
- Four drone attacks are said to have come from Ethiopia since March, with drones allegedly supplied by the UAE.
- Ethiopia denies the accusations and claims Sudan supports rebels in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
- The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) denies any links with Sudan.
- The UAE has denied funding the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
- Sudan’s civil war began in April 2023 between the army and the RSF, causing over 150,000 deaths and 14 million displaced people.
- The conflict has caused damage to Khartoum and led to a suspension of flights at its airport.
- Experts warn the accusations could worsen regional instability and increase foreign interference in the Horn of Africa.
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