Sudan has submitted complaints against Ethiopia to the United Nations and the African Union

KHARTOUM – The Sudanese government has accused Ethiopia of allowing the RSF forces to launch drone attacks from its territory, while Addis Ababa has previously denied supporting that group.

Khartoum has stated that it has submitted complaints to Ethiopia, which it has forwarded to the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, following drone attacks that it claims were launched from within Ethiopian territory.

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that these attacks targeted civilian sites and electricity facilities in several regions of that country, causing loss of life and disruption to essential services.

A statement released by the ministry indicated that it possesses documents showing that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using Ethiopian territory to launch attacks utilizing drones equipped with explosives and missile capabilities, which are aimed at civilian centers and critical infrastructure.

The Sudanese government has described the alleged use of Ethiopian territory as an act of aggression, accusing Addis Ababa of violating the United Nations Charter. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Ethiopian government to stop what it termed hostile actions. It also urged the international community to hold the RSF accountable, and for the Ethiopian government to be held accountable for its obligations under international law.

So far, there has been no response from the Ethiopian government regarding the new accusations from Sudan. Complaints from Khartoum came after drone attacks targeted 13 electricity stations, located in Khartoum, Al-Jazira, Sennar, and Al-Qadarif, since last Monday.

Recently, Sudan has continuously accused Ethiopia of supporting the RSF group and allowing aerial attacks to be launched from its territory. On the other hand, Ethiopia has previously denied these accusations, stating that it respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sudan.

The conflict between the Sudanese military and the RSF group began in April 2023, after a severe dispute erupted between the two sides regarding the plan to integrate the RSF into the armed forces of the country. The war has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people, while nearly 13 million people have been displaced within Sudan and neighboring countries, according to estimates from the United Nations and international agencies.

Additionally, the conflict has worsened the humanitarian situation in the country, with millions facing food shortages, famine, and insufficient basic services. The new accusations from Sudan against Ethiopia are escalating tensions between the two countries, which, if they continue to intensify, could impact the security and stability of the Horn of Africa region.