By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing the Rapid Support Forces to launch drones from its territory. The allegation is analysed by Ali Mahmoud Ali, a Sudanese researcher with the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, in an interview with France 24.
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Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other, expel their diplomats and close their border consulates.
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5 NovEthiopia expels six Sudanese diplomats and closes Assosa consulate5 NovEthiopia and Sudan expel each other’s diplomatsThe Sudanese government accuses Ethiopia of allowing the Rapid Support Forces to launch 187 drones from its territory in 70 attacks on Sudan between February and October. Khartoum says the strikes targeted civilian infrastructure and that it has appealed to the UN and African Union, Radio Dabanga reports. According to RFI, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls the events aggression and asserts the right to self-defence.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Radio Dabanga ·
Sudan's government says 162 drone attacks launched from Ethiopia killed more than 400 civilians and 102 military personnel in Sudan. Officials also accused Addis Ababa of supporting the Rapid Support Forces and called for an international response, according to Radio Dabanga.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Radio Dabanga ·
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddine Salem accuses Ukrainian snipers and trainers of helping the Rapid Support Forces, including by training them to use drones. He says Khartoum has submitted evidence to the UN Security Council and filed a complaint, according to Sudan Tribune.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Sudan Tribune ·
Sudan’s foreign ministry says Ethiopia’s Assosa airport is being used as a launch base for Rapid Support Forces drones. Deputy Minister Muawiya Othman also accuses Ethiopia of facilitating arms supplies to the forces and the entry of foreign fighters into Sudan, according to Baj News.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Baj News ·
Sudanese army repels drones in Khashm al-QirbahSudanese army ground units repelled drones attempting to target Khashm al-Qirbah, in Kassala State, eastern Sudan. The operation took place at dawn on Thursday, according to military sources cited by Baj News.
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