Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia over drone attacks
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Sudan has accused Ethiopia of conducting recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and has recalled its ambassador in response; Ethiopia denies these accusations, calling them baseless.
- Sudan’s military claims to have evidence of four drone strikes since March 1 originating from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport and accuses the United Arab Emirates of supplying the drones.
- The ongoing conflict in Sudan involves the military fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, with drone warfare intensifying especially in Kordofan and Blue Nile states.
- Sudan alleges UAE support for the RSF, a claim denied by the UAE, while Ethiopia accuses Sudan of supporting rebels in northern Tigray and suggests Sudan’s accusations are influenced by external actors.
- Drone strikes have killed hundreds, including civilians and humanitarian targets, contributing to a death toll estimated at over 59,000 in the Sudan conflict, with many more likely unreported due to limited access to conflict zones.
