Sudan Accuses Ethiopia and UAE of Orchestrating Drone Attacks on Khartoum Airport
Sudan says verified evidence links drones launched from Ethiopia to the airport strike and will take the case to the United Nations Security Council.
- On Tuesday, Sudan recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia for "consultations" after Foreign Minister Mohi-Eddin Salim described Monday's drone strike on Khartoum International Airport as "direct aggression."
- The Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Asim Awad Abdelwahab presented evidence linking drone attacks to Bahir Dar Airport, alleging The United Arab Emirates supplied the drones.
- Military officials tracked hostile drone operations originating from Ethiopia since March 1, and authorities suspended airport operations for a 72-hour period following the strike.
- Rejecting the accusations as "baseless," Ethiopia's foreign ministry denied involvement, while Sudan plans to submit additional evidence to the United Nations Security Council.
- The ongoing conflict has displaced 12 million people and caused more than 150,000 deaths, and these recent attacks threaten the voluntary return of residents to Khartoum.
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A drone attack on Khartoum International Airport on May 5 has further escalated tensions between Sudan and neighboring Ethiopia. For the first time, Sudan now openly acknowledges that the country is being hit by such drone attacks. Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates are mentioned, but who actually fired the drones remains unclear.
Sudan accuses UAE, Ethiopia of Khartoum airport drone strikes
A drone launched by Sudan 's paramilitary forces targeted the airport in the capital of Khartoum on Monday but was shot down before it could hit the target, airport officials said. Sudan accused Ethiopia of being involved in the attack.
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns attack on Khartoum airport
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of a site on the grounds of Khartoum International Airport. In a statement, the ministry said that Saudi Arabia affirms its firm stance calling for the preservation of Sudan’s unity, legitimate institutions, the resources of its people, and its security and stability. The ministry also stressed the importance of keeping civilia…
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