US EditionSudan Government Alleges Drone Attacks Originated 'From Ethiopian Territory,' Warns of Action to Defend Sovereignty
Sudan accused Ethiopia of drone strikes violating its sovereignty in February and March, warning of consequences and asserting its right to defend itself by all means, the ministry said.
- On Monday, 02 March 2026 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing drones to enter Sudanese airspace and strike sites, monitoring entries throughout February and early March, the state-run Sudan News Agency reported.
- Amid a nearly three-year war, the southeastern Blue Nile state has seen small skirmishes and drone attacks in recent weeks, according to eyewitnesses.
- Reuters cautioned that it has not independently verified drone launches from Ethiopia and Ethiopian authorities have not responded, while International Crisis Group reports allege increased arms shipments from the UAE to the RSF.
- The move could widen regional involvement as the Sudanese foreign ministry calls drone entries `hostile behavior`, with Ethiopia accused, and Chad has recently closed its border, risking regional escalation.
- With drones now dominant on the battlefield, Sudanese officials say external support from at least a dozen states fuels the war, while parts of Blue Nile controlled by the SPLM-N rebel group complicate border frontlines.
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The Manila TimesSudan government says drone attacks came 'from Ethiopian territory'
In a statement on Monday, Sudan’s foreign ministry warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of these “hostile acts,” describing the incidents as “clear aggression.”
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The Star Kuala LumpurSudan accuses Ethiopia for the first time of involvement in its civil war
March 3 - Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing drones to be launched from its territory into Sudan to carry out attacks in February and March, the first time it has directly accused its powerful neighbour of involvement in the three-year civil war. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sudan Warns Ethiopian Authorities Against Drone Incursions and Attacks On Sudanese Targets
Khartoum, 2 March 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement today warning Ethiopian authorities against the entry of drones into Sudan from Ethiopian territory, which have been observed engaging targets inside Sudan. The ministry reaffirmed Sudan's right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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