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Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing drones used in recent attacks on Sudan to be launched from its territory. A senior Sudanese Foreign Ministry official called the alleged launches “a dangerous development that could undermine security and stability in the region.”
Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Muawiya Osman Khalid made the remarks at a seminar in Khartoum hosted by the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) on allegations of Ethiopian support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to Anadolu Agency.
“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, and urged international justice institutions to act to halt the alleged aggression.
Khalid distinguished between Ethiopia’s government and its people, saying Sudan maintained good relations with the Ethiopian public while accusing the government of continuing drone attacks against Sudanese civilians.
He said Sudanese institutions were capable of protecting the country and that Khartoum would continue defending itself while raising its concerns internationally.
The remarks followed drone attacks on Wednesday that targeted six electricity stations in Khartoum, Al-Jazira, Sennar and Al-Qadarif.
The Sudanese government has accused Ethiopia of supporting the RSF and permitting drones to be launched from Ethiopian territory. Addis Ababa has denied the allegations and said it respects Sudan’s sovereignty.
Sudan’s army and the RSF have been fighting since April 2023, following disagreements over integrating 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.
