The Sudanese army denies UAE’s allegations of an airstrike on its ambassador’s residence, attributing the incident to the RSF instead. The UAE claims a military aircraft was responsible and condemns the attack as a violation of diplomatic protocol. Eyewitness reports indicate ongoing clashes in Khartoum.
The Sudanese armed forces have refuted claims made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding an attack on its ambassador’s residence in Khartoum. The Sudanese military has attributed responsibility for the incident to the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which the army has previously accused of receiving arms and support from the UAE amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has persisted for 17 months. On Monday, the UAE firmly denounced the attack, alleging that a Sudanese military aircraft was responsible for the bombardment that targeted its diplomatic premises, declaring it a “heinous attack”. In response, Sudan’s foreign ministry characterized the UAE’s allegations as unfounded, labeling them as “shameful and cowardly acts” perpetrated by the RSF, as stated in an official military communiqué. The situation escalated further as the UAE condemned the strike against its ambassador’s residence. According to reports from the UAE state news agency WAM, the attack resulted in significant damage to the building and led to injuries. The UAE called upon the Sudanese armed forces to take full accountability for what they termed a “flagrant violation of the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic premises”. Statements from Sudan’s government emphasized that “the one that carries out these heinous and cowardly actions is the terrorist, rebel militia (RSF)… supported in committing all this by countries known to the world.” Eyewitness accounts from Khartoum have highlighted intense fighting for the past several days, marking a severe escalation of conflicts within the capital.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has seen a fractious struggle between governmental forces and various paramilitary factions, particularly the RSF, which has been implicated in multiple allegations concerning misconduct and violence. The UAE has found itself entangled in accusations that it has provided military support to the RSF, claims which the UAE has consistently denied. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, the recent allegations regarding the bombing of the UAE ambassador’s residence underscore the fragile situation in Sudan, where diplomatic premises are at risk during armed confrontations.
This incident illustrates the complex web of accusations and counteraccusations that characterize the ongoing conflict in Sudan. While the Sudanese army rejects the UAE’s claims and points to the RSF as the instigator, the situation continues to highlight the alarming implications for diplomatic relations amidst the backdrop of civil strife. As fighting persists in Khartoum, the international community watches closely, concerned about the deteriorating security environment.
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