politics
May 7, 2026
Ethiopia and UAE deny involvement in Sudan airport strikes
Ethiopia and the UAE have denied Sudan’s claims that drone strikes on Khartoum International Airport were launched from Ethiopian territory with Emirati support
TL;DR
- Sudan accused Ethiopia and the UAE of conducting drone strikes on Khartoum International Airport.
- Sudanese officials presented evidence allegedly showing airstrikes originating from Bahir Dar airport in Ethiopia and a UAE-linked drone.
- Ethiopia denied the claims, calling them "baseless" and accusing Sudan of supporting TPLF mercenaries.
- The UAE dismissed Sudan's allegations as a "fabrication" intended to prolong the conflict and obstruct peace.
- Sudan's war, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has devastated the country.
- Sudan has also accused Kenya and Ukraine of backing the RSF.