Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know
Summary
Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of carrying out drone attacks on its territory, including at Khartoum airport. Ethiopia denies the claims and accuses Sudan of supporting armed groups against it. Tensions between the two countries are rising amid their own internal conflicts and disagreements over border lands and water resources.Key Facts
- Sudan says there have been four drone attacks since March 1, coming from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport.
- Sudan claims the UAE supplied the drones used in these attacks.
- Sudan has recalled its ambassador from Ethiopia as a protest.
- Ethiopia denies Sudan’s accusations and accuses Sudan of helping armed rebels linked to the Tigray conflict.
- Sudan and Ethiopia have a long-standing border dispute in the al-Fashaga farmland region.
- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile has also caused tension between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt.
- Sudanese officials say they will respond if attacked but do not want to start a conflict.
- The drone attacks have killed civilians and military-linked individuals in different parts of Sudan.
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