Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing drones to be launched from its territory to carry out attacks against Sudanese government forces. This marks the first time Sudan has directly accused its neighbor of involvement in the three-year civil war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a March 2 statement, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry warned of unspecified consequences. The drone accusation follows reports of the construction of an RSF training base in northwest Ethiopia, paid for by the United Arab Emirates. (TNH)
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Blue Nile attacks raise tensions in the Horn
The UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces and the allied Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLMN) launched fresh attacks in Blue Nile state, which borders Ethiopia, capturing the town of Kurmuk. Army-aligned Sudanese officials accused Ethiopia of aiding the offensive, reporting combat vehicles crossing the border. (TNH)