• Sudan accuses Ethiopia and the UAE of launching drone attacks on Khartoum airport.
• The Sudanese military claims to have evidence linking the drone attacks to Bahir Dar airport in Ethiopia.
• The recent assaults have disrupted a period of relative calm in Khartoum amid ongoing civil war.

Sudan's recent drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport have reignited claims of foreign involvement, with the country's military accusing both Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of orchestrating the strikes. The attacks, which targeted the airport and military installations, come just weeks after the airport had reestablished international operations, marking a significant milestone towards returning to normalcy in the capital following years of conflict, according to SCMP and BBC.

On Monday, the Sudanese military reported that drones targeting the airport were shot down before any damage could occur. Officials stated that no casualties were reported, and flights resumed after safety checks. Sudan's Foreign Minister, Mohieddin Salem, alleged that the drone had originated from inside Ethiopia, marking a notable escalation in accusations against what Sudan views as a breach of sovereignty by a neighboring nation, according to Africanews and Africanews.

Furthermore, the Sudanese military claims to have tracked previous attacks to Bahir Dar airport in Ethiopia, asserting that these drone assaults constitute "direct aggression" by Ethiopia and the UAE. The government has recalled its ambassador from Ethiopia in response to the allegations, raising tensions between the nations and leading to calls for diplomatic conversations, as reported by SCMP and BBC.

The Emirati government has historically denied any involvement in supporting the paramilitary forces, insisting these claims are unfounded despite numerous allegations. Sudan's military has accused the UAE of supplying drones to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), further complicating an already volatile situation as the conflict leads to significant humanitarian crises with displacements affecting millions, according to Africanews and BBC.

The backdrop of these developments is a civil war that has resulted in tremendous casualties and humanitarian disasters, as highlighted by reports indicating that over 150,000 individuals have died since the conflict began three years ago. The violence has prompted widespread international concern over the stability of Sudan and its relationships with neighboring countries, as stated by Africanews and BBC.