Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing drone attacks to be launched from its territory

Sudan accused Ethiopia of allowing its territory to serve as a launchpad for drones recently used in attacks against the country, with a senior Sudanese Foreign Ministry official calling the alleged launches “a dangerous development that could undermine security and stability in the region,” Anadolu reports.

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Muawiya Osman Khalid made the remarks at a seminar hosted by the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) in Khartoum on allegations of Ethiopian support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the agency reported.

“Ethiopia has not been deterred and has continued its aggression against Sudan,” Khalid said.

He said Sudan reserved the right to protect itself and keep the international community informed, urging international justice institutions to act to halt aggression.

Khalid distinguished between the Ethiopian government and its people, emphasizing Sudan’s good relations with the Ethiopian public while accusing the government of continuing drone attacks against Sudanese civilians.

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He said Sudanese institutions were capable of protecting the country and that Khartoum would continue its efforts to defend itself while raising its concerns internationally.

His remarks followed drone attacks that targeted six electricity stations in Khartoum, Al-Jazira, Sennar and Al-Qadarif on Wednesday.

The Sudanese government has accused Ethiopia of supporting the RSF and allowing drones to launch from Ethiopian territory. Addis Ababa has denied the allegations and said it respects Sudan’s sovereignty.

Since April 2023, Sudan’s army and the RSF have been engaged in a conflict stemming from disagreements over the integration of the paramilitary group into the military.
The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced nearly 13 million and worsened famine and the humanitarian crisis across the country, according to UN and international estimates.

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