Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats after fresh allegations of support for RSF
Ethiopia has expelled six Sudanese consular staff and ordered a consulate closed, marking a severe deterioration in diplomatic ties. Officials confirmed the expulsions follow mutual accusations that each nation supports the other's adversaries in their respective conflicts. The diplomatic fallout heightens security worries across the Horn of Africa as both governments accused each other of meddling in civil wars. Sudan has simultaneously faced infrastructure challenges, racing to secure fuel and repair its power grid after recent attacks.
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- ✓ Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomatic officials to leave the country.
- ✓ Ethiopia closed a Sudanese consulate.
- ✓ The diplomatic expulsions stem from allegations that each country is supporting the other's adversaries.
What changed
Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese consular staff to leave the country and shut down a consulate.
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Ethiopia Expels Sudanese Diplomats and Closes Consulate
Ethiopia has expelled six Sudanese consular staff and ordered a consulate closed, marking a severe deterioration in diplomatic ties. Officials confirmed the expulsions follow mutual accusations that each nation supports the other's adversaries in their respective conflicts. The diplomatic fallout heightens security worries across the Horn of Africa as both governments accused each other of meddling in civil wars. Sudan has simultaneously faced infrastructure challenges, racing to secure fuel and repair its power grid after recent attacks.
Why it matters
Tensions between Addis Ababa and Khartoum have escalated amid regional instability and civil conflict. The dispute stems from allegations that the neighboring states are backing each other's domestic enemies, including Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. Both countries have now closed consulates near their shared border.
What is confirmed
- Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomatic officials to leave the country.
- Ethiopia closed a Sudanese consulate.
- The diplomatic expulsions stem from allegations that each country is supporting the other's adversaries.
Still unconfirmed
- Ethiopia and Sudan closed each other's consulates near their shared border.
- Renewed Tigray fighting and RSF allegations contributed to the expulsions from Assosa.
What to watch next
- Further diplomatic retaliations or expulsions by Khartoum
- Official bilateral statements addressing the meddling allegations
- Security developments along the shared border
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