The United Arab Emirates  (UAE) has claimed the Sudanese military hit the residence of its ambassador in a “heinous attack”.
AiuIn a statement early on Monday, the United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry said extensive damage had been caused to the residence in the Sudanese capital Khartoum.
The ministry then “stressed the importance of protecting diplomatic buildings and embassy staff residences, in accordance with the treaties and customs that regulate diplomatic relations”.
The Sudanese army has not yet commented on the UAE claim but has previously accused the country of financing and arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is it fighting against.
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It comes after Sudan’s army launched a renewed attack on Khartoum last week, where fighting between Sudanese military and the RSF killed at least four civilians in the Karrari district.
RSF forces have been at war with Sudan’s army since April last year after the two had been jostling for position ahead of an internationally-backed transition to civilian rule.
While the UAE denies backing the RSF, sanctions monitors have said there are credible accusations the country has provided military support.
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Since the start of the war, the UN said nearly 25 million people – half of Sudan’s population – need aid, famine is looming, and some 8 million people have fled their homes.
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