Sudanese Minister Mohamed Bashir Abunommo accused Chad of supporting paramilitary groups opposing the Sudanese army, urging his government to take decisive action against perceived Chadian aggression. He called for coordinated efforts among key government ministers and expressed disbelief over a congratulatory message from Chad amidst ongoing conflicts. Allegations include Chad facilitating arms flow to undermine Sudan’s stability, with evidence of drone usage by RSF linked to Chad.
On January 3, 2025, during an announcement from Port Sudan, Sudanese Minerals Minister Mohamed Bashir Abunommo urged the political and military leaders of Sudan to respond assertively to what he termed Chadian aggression. He accused Chad of providing support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a faction engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army, alleging that this neighbor has permitted the RSF to utilize its territory for receiving military supplies from the United Arab Emirates.
Minister Abunommo emphasized the necessity for coordinated efforts among key governmental figures, including those responsible for foreign affairs, defense, culture, and information, to develop a unified response to the perceived escalation of Chadian hostility. He expressed particular astonishment regarding a congratulatory message from Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby to the head of Sudan’s ruling council on National Day, questioning the motives behind this gesture amidst ongoing tensions. He stated, “How can a president disregard all the ties of blood and eternal neighbourliness between the two brotherly countries and make his country a launching pad for all the killing and destruction flowing into Sudan?”
The minister alleged that Chad is facilitating the influx of weaponry intending to destabilize Sudan, with a specific focus on controlling the city of El Fasher, which he claims is an initiative supported by the UAE. This assertion follows a recent statement from the Sudanese Ministry of Defence, which reported that the RSF employed UAE-supplied drones to conduct attacks in Omdurman, with evidence suggesting that one drone was launched from within Chadian territory.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has seen various factions, including the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engage in violence against the Sudanese army. The involvement of neighboring countries, particularly Chad, has become a point of contention, with accusations of providing support to these paramilitary groups intensifying. The Sudanese government views Chad’s actions as a direct threat to its sovereignty, prompting calls for a unified response from its leadership.
The accusations levied by Sudanese officials illustrate deepening concerns over Chad’s involvement in the Sudanese conflict. The Sudanese government contends that Chad is not only harboring hostile paramilitary forces but also facilitating their access to military resources. This situation, characterized by rising tensions and potential for escalation, calls for urgent diplomatic and military responses from Sudanese leadership.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
