Sudan: Army Rejects Ethiopia's Allegations of Supporting Opposition

What the report says

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have rejected allegations from the Ethiopian army chief that Sudan is backing Ethiopia’s opposition, calling the claims baseless. The statement, issued by the SAF spokesperson and reported by the Sudan News Agency, was released from Khartoum on 28 September 2026.

In its response, the SAF said Sudan remains committed to international law and the principle of non-interference in other states’ internal affairs. It also said Sudan would not accept any violation of its sovereignty or national security. The army urged the Ethiopian side to rely on accurate information and official channels rather than public accusations.

The SAF statement went further by accusing forces linked to the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, of receiving continued support from Ethiopian territory, including training, supplies, and the use of that territory for military activity. Those claims were presented by the SAF as part of its warning about cross-border threats, but the article does not provide independent verification.

The exchange matters because it adds to tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia at a time when Sudan is already facing a major internal war with the RSF. More broadly, the dispute underscores how the conflict in Sudan is affecting relations with neighboring states and raising concerns about border security and regional stability.