Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has denied reports that his nation was attacking Sudanese Forces. He wants those spreading such reports to stop.
Over the past few days, there has been a battle between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – a Sudanese group fighting against the country’s military – and the Country’s military.
The battle is between the RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, and the head of the armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Forces that are loyal to the two rival generals are fighting to gain control in Sudan.
“We are fighting against radical Islamists who hope to keep Sudan isolated and in the dark, and far removed from democracy.
“We will continue to pursue (military chief Abdel Fattah) Al-Burhan and bring him to justice,” Hemedti says.
Although Hemedti and military leader Burhan, were once allies, they are currently caught in a power struggle.
They both are fighting over who will be subordinate under a potential new hierarchy of civilian rule.
Alleged Attack
There have been reports of the Ethiopian army attacking Sudanese forces in the border area.
According to the reports, the attack allegedly happened at the disputed, fertile al-Fashaga region on Tuesday.
This is as clashes between rival forces in Sudan continue to claim lives and properties.
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However, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has denied the reports warning those spreading such reports to stop.
According to Mr. Abiy, some people “were disseminating allegations to gain political mileage at a time the Ethiopian and Sudanese peoples are facing many challenges”.
“We strongly condemn these allegations that are aimed at marring the cordial relations and neighbourliness between Ethiopia and Sudan,” Mr. Abiy adds.
Sudan and Ethiopia have been in a bitter dispute over the al-Fashaga region for a while.
