Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Enabling RSF Drone Strikes

Sudan has lodged a formal complaint against Ethiopia at both the United Nations Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, alleging that Ethiopia is permitting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drone strikes from its territory. This accusation comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, which have seen diplomatic expulsions and closures of consulates along their shared border.

The impact of these drone attacks on Sudan has been significant, disrupting essential services such as electricity, water, and fuel supplies. The country's hospitals have faced particular challenges, struggling to provide critical care like dialysis due to frequent power outages. Furthermore, hundreds of aid trucks carrying vital supplies are currently stranded, unable to move due to fuel shortages exacerbated by the disruptions.

In response to the accusations, Sudan took action by expelling Ethiopian diplomats and closing its consulate located near the shared border with Ethiopia. Similarly, Ethiopia retaliated by expelling six Sudanese diplomats and shutting down Khartoum’s consulate in Asosa, a city in western Ethiopia.

These actions highlight the complex and tense relationship between Sudan and Ethiopia, with each side taking steps to assert its position and respond to perceived threats. The situation underscores the interconnectedness of regional politics and the significant influence that neighboring countries can have on one another’s stability and security.

What we know

• - ¹ Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing the RSF to launch drones from its territory.
• - ³ Drone attacks on Sudan disrupt electricity, water, and fuel supplies.
• - ³ Hospitals struggle to maintain lifesaving services such as dialysis due to electricity outages in Sudan.
• - ² Sudan expelled Ethiopian diplomats and closed its consulate near the shared border with Ethiopia.
• - ² Ethiopia expelled six Sudanese diplomats and closed Khartoum’s consulate in Asosa.
• - ² Sudan lodged a complaint against Ethiopia with the UN Security Council and AU’s Peace and Security Council.
• - ³ Hundreds of aid trucks are stranded due to fuel shortages in Sudan.