Conflict & Security
Sudan accuses Ethiopia of arming Rapid Support Forces, reserves right to respond
October 28, 2026 at 07:58 PM
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Sudan accused Ethiopia of supplying weapons and drones to the Rapid Support Forces and reserved the right to respond to what officials called a threat to regional peace.
- Sudan's foreign ministry said Ethiopia is opening its territory to supply weapons, recruit mercenaries, and launch drones for the Rapid Support Forces.
- Defense Minister Hassan Daoud Kabron accused more than 20 countries of backing the war through logistics, mercenaries, money, and drones.
- Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Maawiya Othman Khalid said evidence shows all recent drones targeting Sudan were launched from Ethiopia.
- Rapid Support Forces intensified drone attacks on seven power stations across six states over eight days, including one in Omdurman.



