The UAE has accused the Sudanese army of bombing its ambassador’s residence in Khartoum, intending to file formal complaints with the UN and regional bodies. This incident highlights tensions stemming from ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and the RSF, further exacerbated by mutual allegations of support and diplomatic violations, alongside the expulsion of diplomats between the two nations.
On September 29, 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) publicly accused the Sudanese army of conducting an aerial attack on its ambassador’s residence situated in Khartoum. The foreign ministry of the UAE condemned the incident and announced its intent to lodge a formal complaint with the United Nations and relevant regional organizations. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the offensive, executed by a Sudanese military aircraft, inflicted substantial damage to the ambassadorial premises; however, the exact timing of the incident remains unspecified. The statement emphasized, “the Ministry of Foreign Affairs … will submit a letter of protest to the League of Arab States, the African Union and the United Nations against this attack by the Sudanese Armed Forces, as it represents a flagrant violation of the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic premises.” Since the outbreak of hostilities in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), all foreign diplomatic missions evacuated their personnel from Khartoum, subsequently relocating to Port Sudan. The Sudanese army has intensified its military offensive against RSF positions in Khartoum, alleging that the RSF has engaged in looting and assaults on foreign embassies. The relationship between the UAE and Sudan has significantly declined since the onset of the conflict, with accusations arising from the Sudanese army alleging UAE support for the RSF. The UAE has, in turn, refuted such claims. Furthermore, after the fighting commenced, the UAE ambassador to Sudan exited the country, and a substantial number of his personal guards departed recently. Nonetheless, the UAE embassy remains operational in Port Sudan. Additionally, the Sudanese government has lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council, claiming to possess evidence of UAE’s arms supplies to the RSF via Chad, which the UAE has characterized as “utterly false and baseless.” In a display of ongoing tensions, both nations expelled diplomats from each other’s territory earlier this year.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, marked by clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has precipitated a significant deterioration in diplomatic relationships between Khartoum and various nations, particularly the United Arab Emirates. The situation escalated following the outbreak of violence in April 2023, which necessitated the evacuation of foreign diplomats from Sudan’s capital. The tensions have subsequently manifested in mutual accusations and diplomatic expulsion, highlighting the fragile nature of international relations amid the crisis. The UAE’s recent allegations against Sudan, coupled with Sudan’s counterarguments, depict an increasingly volatile regional dynamic.
The recent accusations made by the UAE against the Sudanese army concerning the bombing of its ambassador’s residence in Khartoum serve to underscore the escalating tensions between the two countries. The UAE’s intent to file formal complaints with international bodies reflects a serious diplomatic confrontation, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF. Both nations are entangled in a web of allegations regarding military support and diplomatic violations, which have resulted in the expulsion of diplomats and heightened hostility. These developments illustrate the complex and deteriorating diplomatic landscape amid the Sudanese conflict.
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