The Sudanese army has firmly denied accusations by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that its forces bombed the UAE ambassador’s residence in Khartoum. On Sunday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed the Sudanese army conducted the attack using aircraft, promising to file formal protests with the UN and regional organizations.
In a Monday statement, a Sudanese army spokesperson dismissed the allegations, accusing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting diplomatic missions. The army reiterated its commitment to only targeting militia positions and condemned the RSF’s actions as part of broader foreign involvement in Sudan’s internal conflict.
Following the conflict’s escalation in April 2024, all foreign embassies in Khartoum relocated to Port Sudan. The Sudanese government alleges that RSF forces looted and attacked these embassies after seizing parts of the capital without facing significant international criticism.
Kuwait and Jordan have both condemned the alleged attack on the UAE’s diplomatic mission, calling for respect for the Vienna Convention, which mandates the protection of diplomatic premises. Jordanian and Kuwaiti authorities highlighted the violation of international law and diplomatic immunity in their public statements.
This latest incident has further strained relations between Sudan and the UAE, with both sides escalating accusations amid growing tension.