Ethiopia has accused neighbouring Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray fighters as fighting rages, according to Al Jazeera. Sudan's army has denied supporting the rebels and instead accused elements inside Ethiopia of backing its rival paramilitary force, the RSF.
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Key facts
- Ethiopia accused Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels, according to Al Jazeera.
- The accusations come as fighting continues.
- Sudan's army denied supporting Tigray fighters.
- Sudan's army said its rival paramilitary, the RSF, is receiving support from within Ethiopia.
Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages, according to Al Jazeera. The allegations mark a fresh point of tension between Ethiopia and its neighbours in the region.
The accusations were made against the backdrop of ongoing fighting, Al Jazeera reported, though the report did not detail the scale or specific locations of the clashes.
Sudan’s army rejected Ethiopia’s claim, denying that it is backing Tigray fighters, according to the report.
In turn, Sudan’s army said that its rival paramilitary force, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is receiving support from within Ethiopia, according to Al Jazeera.
The competing accusations point to deepening mistrust between the governments and armed groups involved, with each side alleging outside interference in the other’s internal conflicts.
As of the report, the claims from Ethiopia and the denials from Sudan’s army remained the central developments, with no further detail provided in the source on any response from Egypt or the Tigray rebels.
Why it matters
Accusations of cross-border support for armed groups risk widening conflicts in an already volatile region of the Horn of Africa. Escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt could have consequences for regional stability and civilians caught in the fighting.
Frequently asked questions
What has Ethiopia accused Sudan and Egypt of?
According to Al Jazeera, Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting continues.
How has Sudan's army responded?
Sudan's army denied backing Tigray fighters and said its rival paramilitary, the RSF, is receiving support from within Ethiopia, according to Al Jazeera.
What is the RSF?
The RSF, or Rapid Support Forces, is described in the report as a paramilitary force that is a rival to Sudan's army.
Timeline
- Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Al Jazeera: Capture of key town could pave the way for federal forces to push towards Tigray's capital, Mekelle.
- Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Al Jazeera: Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.