Khartoum – Sudan Now | May 5, 2026
The Sudanese government, through its military spokesperson and cabinet ministers, has accused the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of involvement in the drone attack targeting Khartoum International Airport. It announced the recall of its ambassador to Addis Ababa for consultations and said it is preparing to submit additional evidence to the United Nations Security Council.
The official spokesperson for the armed forces, Brigadier General Asim Awad Abdelwahab, said the army possesses “documented evidence” indicating that the drones were launched from within Ethiopian territory, specifically from Bahir Dar Airport. He added that technical investigations showed that one of the drones shot down on March 17 was owned by the
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He explained that technical data revealed the entry paths of the drones into Sudanese airspace and their execution of operations in the Blue Nile, North Kordofan, and South Kordofan states, before one of them was shot down north of the city of El Obeid. He added that another drone was launched in early May from the same location and was tracked until it struck Khartoum International Airport and other areas.
The military spokesperson described the incident as a “direct act of aggression” against Sudan and a violation of its sovereignty, affirming the armed forces’ readiness to confront any threats.
In the same context, Foreign Minister Ambassador Mohi El-Din Salem announced the recall of Sudan’s ambassador to Ethiopia for consultations over what he described as “UAE-Ethiopian aggression,” noting that Khartoum will submit new evidence as part of its case against the UAE at the United Nations Security Council.
The minister affirmed that targeting Khartoum Airport, as a civilian facility, constitutes a violation of international law, expressing surprise at the absence of international condemnation. He added that the government reserves the right to respond “in the manner and means it deems appropriate.”
He also noted that recent developments, including the return of citizens to Khartoum, have “provoked hostile reactions,” as he put it, while emphasizing that Sudan remains open to relations with the Ethiopian people despite tensions with their government.
For his part, Minister of Culture and Information Khaled Al-Aiser reassured citizens regarding the overall situation, affirming that Khartoum Airport will resume operations once the necessary technical safety procedures are completed, and stressing the readiness of state institutions to address developments.
Al-Aiser urged citizens not to be swayed by what he described as rumors, emphasizing the government’s continued efforts to enhance stability and create conditions for a return to normal life.
These developments come in the aftermath of a drone attack targeting Khartoum International Airport, marking a significant escalation within the context of the ongoing war in the country since April 2023, amid mutual accusations and rising regional tensions linked to the Sudanese conflict.
