Diplomacy
Ethiopia Orders Six Sudanese Diplomats to Leave and Closes Consulate
Anadolu · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Anadolu
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Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomatic officials to leave the country within 48 hours and closed the Sudanese consulate in Assosa amid escalating tensions and accusations regarding drone operations.
- Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomatic and consular officials to leave the country within 48 hours.
- Sudan's consulate in the western city of Assosa was ordered to close.
- The affected officials served at the consulate in Assosa, the administrative center of the Benishangul-Gumuz region.
- Ethiopian authorities have not publicly explained the decision.
- The move follows Sudan's complaints to the UN Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council accusing Ethiopia of facilitating RSF drone operations.
- Sudan's Foreign Ministry alleged that drones operating from Ethiopian territory struck civilian areas and electricity facilities.
- Sudanese presidential adviser Amjad Farid alleged that 70 attacks involving 187 explosive drones from Ethiopia killed over 400 civilians between February 15 and October 27.
- Khartoum has repeatedly accused Addis Ababa of supporting the Rapid Support Forces, though allegations remain unverified.
- Ethiopia has accused Sudan of backing armed groups involved in its internal conflicts.
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