Sudan army denies ‘heinous attack’ on UAE ambassador’s residence | World News

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has claimed the Sudanese military attacked its ambassador’s residence in a “vile attack” – which the army denies.

In a statement early Monday, the said United Arab Emirates’ According to the Foreign Ministry, significant damage was caused to the residence in the Sudanese capital Khartoum.

The ministry then emphasized “the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings and embassy staff residences in accordance with the treaties and customs governing diplomatic relations.”

The Sudanese army has since denied targeting the residence, instead blaming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) it is fighting against for the “shameful and cowardly acts.”

The military has previously accused the UAE of funding and arming the RSF.

In a statement, the Sudanese military said: “It does not attack the headquarters of diplomatic missions, UN agencies or volunteer organizations, nor does it turn them into military bases or loot their assets.”

“The person carrying out these heinous and cowardly acts is the terrorist rebel militia [RSF]… supported in the celebration of all this by countries known to the world,” it continued.

It comes after the Sudanese army launched a renewed attack on Khartoum Last week, at least four civilians were killed in fighting between the Sudanese military and the RSF in Karrari district.

RSF troops have been at war with the Sudanese army since April last year after the two fought over positions ahead of an internationally backed transition to civilian rule.

While the UAE denies supporting the RSF, sanctions monitors say there are credible allegations the country provided military support.

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According to the United Nations, almost 25 million people – half of Sudan’s population – are in need of aid since the war began, there is a threat of famine and around eight million people have fled their homes.

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Sudan is also affected by a cholera outbreak after heavy rains led to flooding. As of last Thursday, there were nearly 15,000 cases in 10 states.