September 30, 2024 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese army on Monday denied accusations by the United Arab Emirates that its forces bombed the residence of the UAE ambassador in the capital, Khartoum. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday accused the Sudanese army of targeting and bombing the ambassador's residence with aircraft. It said it would submit a protest note to the United Nations and regional organizations. The accusations mark an escalation in tensions between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum. Sudanese military leaders have accused the UAE of fuelling the conflict by providing military support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 'The Sudanese Armed Forces condemn and deny the accusation by the United Arab Emirates of bombing the residence of its ambassador in Khartoum,' an army spokesperson said in a statement on Monday morning. The army does not target diplomatic missions, U.N. or aid organizations, nor use them as military bases or loot them, the spokesperson said, adding that the 'Terrorist militia of the Daglo rebels' was responsible for such acts. The statement further said these rebels are supported by countries known to the world. The military spokesman said it targets only locations where the militia is present, which it said …
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