The Sudanese army on Monday dismissed claims by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that its forces were responsible for bombing the UAE ambassador’s residence in Khartoum, instead attributing the attack to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Earlier that day, the UAE had condemned what it called a “heinous attack,” asserting that a Sudanese military aircraft had targeted the ambassador’s residence. The Sudanese army, however, issued a statement rejecting the accusation, labeling the incident as one of the “shameful and cowardly acts” carried out by the RSF.
The Sudanese military has repeatedly accused the UAE of supplying weapons and other forms of support to the RSF, a charge that the Gulf nation has consistently denied. UN sanctions monitors have deemed credible allegations that the UAE provided military assistance to the RSF during Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
The war in Sudan erupted in April last year between the national army and the RSF over a stalled transition to democratic elections. The conflict has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis, with nearly 25 million people—half the country’s population—requiring aid, and eight million displaced from their homes. Famine is also on the horizon, according to the UN.
In response to the bombing, the UAE issued a statement emphasizing the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings and the residences of embassy staff, in line with international treaties and norms governing diplomatic relations.
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