Sudan government says drone attacks came 'from Ethiopian territory'

Sudan's government has formally accused Ethiopia of conducting drone strikes on its territory. According to a statement from Sudan's foreign ministry, these attacks originated from within Ethiopia and targeted locations in Sudan during February and March. The foreign ministry warned of the consequences of these acts, labeling them as "clear aggression." Specific details on the perpetrators, the number of attacks, or the targeted sites were not disclosed.

This statement marks the first official accusation by Sudan against Ethiopia concerning its involvement in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been ongoing for nearly three years.

Regional and international actors have increasingly become involved in the conflict. A recent meeting of the UN Security Council highlighted concerns about military leaders receiving external support and continuing to acquire more lethal weapons, which affects the prospects for a ceasefire.

Sudanese authorities have also accused the United Arab Emirates of supplying arms to the RSF via Ethiopia since late 2025, although this claim has been denied by Abu Dhabi. On the other hand, the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is reportedly receiving support from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has raised alarms over the humanitarian impact, noting a significant increase in civilian casualties this year. Turk described the conflict as fueled by foreign sponsors and warned of potential regional spillover. In response to these concerns, Chad has closed its border with Sudan.

Based on reporting by Africanews.