Khartoum — Sudan’s government has leveled serious accusations against neighboring Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, alleging their involvement in a series of recent drone strikes that have rattled the fragile calm in the country following years of internal conflict.
Sudan Accuses Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates of Backing Drone Attacks as Tensions Escalate
According to Sudanese officials, multiple drone attacks—including one targeting Khartoum International Airport—have raised alarm within the government and security forces. Authorities claim the strikes are part of a coordinated external effort to destabilize the region at a critical moment in Sudan’s recovery.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, military spokesperson Brigadier General Asim Awad Abdelwahab stated that the government has gathered what it describes as “credible evidence” linking the attacks to operations launched from Bahir Dar, a city in northwestern Ethiopia. He asserted that at least four drone incursions have been tracked since March 1, all allegedly originating from the same location.
Sudan further claims that while the drones were launched from Ethiopian territory, they were supplied by the United Arab Emirates, pointing to what officials describe as a coordinated cross-border operation. The accusations have not been independently verified, and neither Ethiopia nor the UAE has publicly responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
In a sign of rising diplomatic tensions, Sudan has recalled its ambassador from Addis Ababa, signaling a sharp deterioration in relations between the two neighboring countries. The move underscores Khartoum’s growing concern over what it perceives as external interference in its internal security.
The reported drone strikes come at a sensitive time for Sudan, which has been struggling to stabilize after years of civil unrest and political turmoil. Observers warn that escalating regional tensions could further complicate efforts to restore peace and rebuild state institutions.
As the situation develops, international analysts are closely watching whether these accusations will lead to broader geopolitical fallout in the Horn of Africa and the Gulf region. For now, Sudan’s claims have added a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile landscape.
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