The Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Canberra has released a detailed document outlining what it describes as a sustained campaign of aggression against Sudan, allegedly involving Ethiopian forces and support linked to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The statement presents a chronological account of incidents spanning from October 2025 to May 2026, raising serious concerns about regional stability and sovereignty.
According to the document, the situation began in October 2025 with the establishment of a military training camp inside Ethiopian territory, approximately 30 kilometres from the Sudanese border. The camp was reportedly designed to accommodate up to 10,000 personnel. In the following months, the embassy claims that around 7,000 mercenaries of various nationalities gathered at the site, alongside the construction of a drone launch facility roughly 10 kilometres from the camp.
The timeline escalates significantly in March 2026, when Sudan alleges that multiple high-tech drones were launched from Bahardar airbase in Ethiopia. These drones reportedly violated Sudanese airspace and carried out attacks across several regions, including White Nile, Blue Nile, and both North and South Kordofan states. Sudanese forces claim to have intercepted at least one of the drones, while others reportedly returned to Ethiopian territory.
Further incidents outlined in the statement include additional drone strikes and cross-border attacks throughout March and April. Of particular concern are allegations that RSF (Rapid Support Forces) units, supported by Ethiopian forces, conducted attacks in border regions such as Alkarmuk.
The embassy’s document also highlights a series of deadly incidents in early May 2026. On 1 and 2 May, drone strikes allegedly targeted civilian areas, including South Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of multiple civilians. Another attack in Khartoum reportedly killed five members of a single family, including two children. On 3 May, a separate strike in Eastern Al Jazira state is said to have killed 15 people, including women and children.
The timeline culminates with an attack on 4 May targeting Khartoum Airport, described as a civilian facility. While no casualties were reported in that incident, the embassy states that the strike caused damage to infrastructure.
A key claim in the document centres on technical analysis of a downed drone, which Sudan alleges was originally manufactured for the UAE and later used by Ethiopian forces. The embassy states that this finding supports its position that the attacks are part of a broader, coordinated external aggression.
In response, the Government of Sudan has outlined several measures. These include recalling its ambassador from Addis Ababa for consultations, preparing legal action to be submitted to the United Nations and regional organisations such as the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and asserting its right to self-defence under international law.
The statement concludes with a call for the international community to condemn the alleged actions and support Sudan’s legal and diplomatic efforts. It warns that continued escalation could further destabilise the Horn of Africa and surrounding regions, with broader implications for peace, security, and economic development across the continent.
The claims made in the document have not been independently verified, and no official response from Ethiopian or UAE authorities was included at the time of the embassy’s release.
