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Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates after allegations of meddling in civil war

Ethiopia and Sudan have closed each other's consulates near their shared border, amid allegations of supporting each other's enemies, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country, while Sudan responded with similar measures. The move marks a further deterioration in relations between the two countries.

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  • ✓ Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country
  • ✓ Sudan responded by closing the Ethiopian consulate and ordering diplomats to leave
  • ✓ The RSF has been targeting civilian infrastructure in Sudan using drone bases in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia and Sudan have taken reciprocal actions to close each other's consulates and expel diplomats, escalating their diplomatic row.

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  1. Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates amid RSF allegations

    Ethiopia and Sudan have closed each other's consulates near their shared border, amid allegations of supporting each other's enemies, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country, while Sudan responded with similar measures. The move marks a further deterioration in relations between the two countries.

    Why it matters

    The conflict between Sudan and Ethiopia is linked to the ongoing civil war in Sudan, where the Sudanese military is fighting the RSF. Ethiopia has been accused of supporting the RSF, while Sudan has been accused of backing Ethiopian rebels. The tensions between the two countries have been escalating, with both sides expelling diplomats and closing consulates.

    What is confirmed

    • Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country
    • Sudan responded by closing the Ethiopian consulate and ordering diplomats to leave
    • The RSF has been targeting civilian infrastructure in Sudan using drone bases in Ethiopia

    Still unconfirmed

    • Ethiopia is supporting the RSF

    What to watch next

    • Further escalation of diplomatic tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan
    • Evidence of direct involvement of either country in the other's internal conflicts
    • International response to the deteriorating situation
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. AP News — Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations
    2. Al Jazeera — Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia
    3. Reuters — Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats after fresh allegations of support for RSF
    4. AP News — Ethiopia expels 6 Sudanese consular staff and orders consulate closed, officials say
    5. Anadolu Ajansı — Ethiopia orders 6 Sudanese diplomatic officials to leave, closes consulate: Reports
    6. ACLED — Why is the RSF targeting civilian infrastructure from drone bases in Ethiopia?
    7. Al Jazeera — Ethiopia expels 6 Sudan diplomats, orders closure of consulate, reports say
    8. www.yahoo.com — Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates after ...
    9. see.news — Ethiopia & Sudan Close Each Other's Consulates After ...
    10. www.aljazeera.com — Sudan, Ethiopia shut each other’s consulates in tit-for-tat ...
    11. au.marketscreener.com — Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates after ...
    confidence 85%
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