Sudan’s government has formally accused neighbouring Ethiopia of allowing drone attacks to be launched from its territory. The drone attacks represent “a blatant violation of Sudanese sovereignty and an outright act of aggression against the Sudanese state,” the foreign ministry said. Last month, there was information about, that Ethiopia was hosting a secret camp to train thousands of RSF fighters.
KHARTOUM MARCH 4: Sudan’s government has formally accused neighbouring Ethiopia of allowing drone attacks to be launched from its territory into Sudan, marking a major escalation in the nearly three‑year civil war between the Sudanese army and the terrorist organisation Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The alleged drone attacks represent “a blatant violation of Sudanese sovereignty and an outright act of aggression against the Sudanese state,” the foreign ministry said in its statement.
The Sudanese foreign ministry said the incursions occurred in February and early March, violating its sovereignty, and warned Ethiopia of possible consequences. The allegation is the first direct charge of involvement by Addis Ababa in Sudan’s conflict, which has displaced millions and drawn in regional powers.
“The Sudanese government warns the Ethiopian authorities against the consequences of these hostile acts and affirms its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the right to respond to such attacks by all available means”.
The Sudanese army has been fighting the terrorist organisation RSF in a conflict that has threatened to fracture the country and has driven millions of people to flee their homes. Drones have become a dominant feature of the war, allowing the RSF to match the more established army’s dominance in the air and contributing to mass civilian casualties.
Volker Turk (UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) has warned that civilian killings have more than doubled this year, describing the war as “bloody and senseless” and fuelled by foreign sponsors. Amid fears of regional spillover, Chad has closed its border with Sudan.
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