Sudan — Ethiopia Tensions Escalate as Sudan Recalls Ambassador Amid Drone Attack Accusations BODY: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia in a dramatic move following accusations that Ethiopia was behind a series of drone attacks on Sudanese territory, including Khartoum International Airport.
The Sudanese government claims that four drone strikes have originated from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport since March 1, 2026, and that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) supplied the drones.
The situation has heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries, which have been involved in a complex conflict since April 2023.
Sudan’s military has been engaged in a brutal civil war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused of genocide crimes and ethnic cleansing.
The conflict has taken a regional dimension, with Sudan long accusing the UAE of supporting the RSF.
According to Sudanese officials, the drone attacks are part of a broader campaign of aggression aimed at destabilizing Sudan.
They have called for an international investigation into the matter and have demanded that Ethiopia cease its alleged support for the RSF. Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry has categorically denied the accusations, calling them “baseless. “
The ministry has also accused Sudan of funding rebels in the Tigray region, a charge Sudanese officials deny.
The conflict between Sudan and Ethiopia has implications for the broader region, particularly in the Horn of Africa.
A renewed conflict in Ethiopia, especially in the Tigray region, could draw in neighboring Sudan, further complicating the already tense situation in the region.
The situation in Sudan has been a major humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and facing severe shortages of food and medical supplies.
The Stimson Center has highlighted how the crisis has become marginalized in the global system, reflecting a deeper shift toward geopolitical selectivity.
The recent drone attacks have shattered a period of relative calm in Khartoum, which came after the RSF was pushed out by the Sudanese military last year.
The escalation in violence has raised concerns about the impact on the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
The international community has called for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The United Nations and other international organizations have expressed concern about the use of drones in the conflict and have called for an immediate cease — fire.
As the situation continues to evolve, the world watches closely to see how the conflict between Sudan and Ethiopia will unfold and what impact it will have on the region and the broader international community.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
