October 14, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan dismissed accusations by the United Arab Emirates that its army bombed the Emirati ambassador’s residence in Khartoum and said on Monday it would pursue legal action to seek compensation from the UAE for damages resulting from its alleged support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “The UAE’s claims are unfounded,” acting Foreign Minister Hussein Awad told a news conference in Port Sudan, citing satellite imagery taken the day after the alleged bombing that showed the building intact. Awad said the UAE’s accusations stemmed from its frustration over the exposure of its alleged role in supporting the RSF’s rebellion against the Sudanese government. He expressed regret that several countries had echoed what he called the “UAE’s lie,” urging them to reconsider their stance. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) had condemned the alleged bombing of the ambassador’s residence based on a statement from the UAE foreign ministry, which accused the Sudanese army of targeting the building in Khartoum’s Al-Raqi district on Sept. 29. Awad reiterated Sudan’s accusations that Abu Dhabi provided the RSF with logistical support, including weapons and supplies and political cover for its rebellion. He questioned the UAE ambassador’s insistence on returning …

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