The Sudanese Army has accused Abu Dhabi of arming militia forces in the country’s brutal civil war, leading to heightened tensions between the two nations.
In response, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of attacking the residence of its ambassador in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The SAF denied the allegations, stating that they do not target diplomatic missions in their fight against rival paramilitary forces.
In a statement released by the UAE’s foreign ministry, they condemned the attack as a “heinous act” and called on the Sudanese army to take responsibility for the incident. The deteriorating relations between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum have been escalating since the conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began.
Despite allegations of supplying arms to the RSF, the UAE has consistently called for de-escalation and diplomatic dialogue. The recent strike on the UAE ambassador’s residence has further strained relations between the two nations.
The UN has reported that Sudan faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and thousands killed in the conflict. The ongoing tensions highlight the complex dynamics of the civil war in Sudan.