Sudan's Foreign Ministry has accused the United Arab Emirates of providing drones to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which have been used in attacks on civilian infrastructure. The ministry also accused Ethiopia of allowing the RSF to use its territory as a launchpad for these attacks. In a statement, the ministry warned of the consequences of targeting vital infrastructure on civilians and efforts to recover and rebuild.
The RSF has intensified its drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in recent weeks, targeting airports, power and water stations, hospitals, fuel depots, and oil transportation lines. The ministry described these attacks as attempts to terrorize Sudanese citizens, deprive them of basic services, and hinder the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. The attacks have resulted in fatalities and injuries among civilians, as well as significant damage to vital facilities.
The ministry linked the recent attacks to the first anniversary of what it described as the "Fashir massacre," which was committed by the RSF in October 2025. The ministry placed these events in the context of a series of incidents that have occurred in various regions, including Genina, Wud al-Nura, and al-Hilaliya. The ministry criticized what it perceived as international inaction in response to the siege of Fashir and the starvation of its residents before the city was stormed.
The Sudanese government had agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire, but the RSF rejected it, despite the UN Secretary-General's appeal for a ceasefire. The ministry attributed the continued violations, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, to what it described as international leniency towards the RSF and its supporters. The government renewed its condemnation of the attacks and called on the international community to take responsibility for the RSF and its backers.
The ministry emphasized Sudan's right to self-defense and protection of its citizens and property, in accordance with the UN Charter. The government urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council and the African Union's Peace and Security Council, to take action against the RSF and its supporters. The ministry described the attacks as an extension of a pattern that targets state institutions and infrastructure.
The RSF's actions have been widely condemned, and the Sudanese government has presented evidence of the militia's crimes, including downed drones. The government has also accused Ethiopia of providing a launchpad for the RSF's attacks. The situation in Sudan remains volatile, with ongoing clashes between the government and the RSF.
The international community has been urged to take a stronger stance against the RSF and its supporters. The Sudanese government has called for accountability and action to protect civilians and infrastructure. The situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with humanitarian concerns growing.
Key points
- Sudan's Foreign Ministry accused the UAE of providing drones to the Rapid Support Forces militia.
- The RSF's attacks have targeted civilian infrastructure, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
- The Sudanese government has urged the international community to take responsibility for the RSF and its backers.
