Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks

Key Points:

• Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the UAE of involvement in recent drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport, leading to the recall of its ambassador from Ethiopia and a warning that such aggression will not go unanswered.
• Sudan’s military claims evidence of four drone attacks launched from Ethiopia since March, alleging the UAE supplied the drones, while Ethiopia denies these accusations and accuses Sudan of supporting rebels in the Tigray region.
• The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) denies any connection with Sudanese authorities, and the UAE has repeatedly denied funding the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are engaged in conflict with Sudan’s Armed Forces.
• The conflict in Sudan, described by the UN as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, has killed over 150,000 people and displaced about 14 million, with drones playing a central role in the ongoing war that began in April 2023.
• Experts warn that Sudan’s accusations against Ethiopia could escalate regional instability, as both countries face internal challenges and mutual suspicions, with foreign backers like the UAE contributing to the prolonged conflict.