Sudan Army Accuses RSF of Utilizing UAE-Made Drones Amid Intensifying Conflict
Sudan’s government claims the RSF has launched UAE-made drones from Chad amid the ongoing conflict. Foreign Minister Ali Youssef provided evidence, revealing that these drones are assembled in the UAE. The accusations complicate the UAE’s denial of involvement, while Chad’s participation raises further concerns about external influences prolonging the violence and humanitarian crises in Sudan.
The Sudanese military government has leveled serious accusations against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, alleging the use of drones assembled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These drones are reportedly being launched from Chad amid escalating conflict in Sudan. On Monday, Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ali Youssef, provided evidence suggesting the RSF is utilizing UAE-made drones to carry out attacks aimed at locations in Sudan’s North Darfur state and Omdurman. The military also presented images purportedly showing these drones and rockets launched at targets within Sudan from Chad.
Youssef detailed that investigations have confirmed the assembly of these drones in the UAE, which are subsequently sent to Chad for deployment by the RSF, further implicating the UAE in the ongoing strife in Sudan. Previously, UN experts monitoring an arms embargo on Darfur indicated that allegations of the UAE supplying weapons to the RSF through Chad appeared credible. The UAE, for its part, has consistently denied these accusations, deeming them absurd. The involvement of the UAE in Sudan’s turmoil has prompted severe criticisms from Sudanese officials, with the UN ambassador suggesting that their actions have fueled the conflict.
Khalid Aleisir, the Sudanese media minister, vehemently condemned the actions of the RSF, denouncing the involvement of both Chad and the UAE as a blatant attack on Sudan. He articulated concerns about the complicating factors introduced by Chad’s participation, signaling a dangerous escalation of the conflict. The ongoing warfare between the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, which began in April 2023, has resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities and the displacement of over 11 million individuals, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis.
Analysts caution that the continued foreign support, including armaments, for the warring factions will further entrench violence and exacerbate the suffering of the Sudanese populace, with both sides facing grave accusations of human rights violations, including indiscriminate shelling and ethnic cleansing.
The conflict in Sudan has escalated since April 2023, primarily between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to widespread devastation and humanitarian crises. The RSF’s alleged use of UAE-manufactured drones represents a significant development in this conflict. Accusations against the UAE regarding their involvement have intensified, with claims that they are providing military aid to the RSF. This has raised concerns both within Sudan and the international community about external influences prolonging the conflict and worsening the humanitarian situation.
The accusations against the RSF for using UAE-made drones, along with Chadian support, highlight the complexities and foreign entanglements complicating the ongoing war in Sudan. As violence escalates and humanitarian crises deepen, the necessity for a resolution is urgent. The international implications of such involvement must be considered seriously, as they pose challenges to efforts aimed at stabilizing the region.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
