Sudanese General Threatens Military Action Against Chad and South Sudan
A senior Sudanese military leader, Lieutenant General Yasser Al-Atta, has recently threatened military action against Chad and South Sudan. Al-Atta, who serves as the assistant commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and is a member of Sudan's ruling Transitional Sovereignty Council, made these remarks during a funeral in Gederef State. He declared that two Chadian airports, including the one in the capital N'Djamena, were "legitimate military targets."
The general accused Chad of collaborating with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to destabilize Sudan by supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group that has been in conflict with the Sudanese army since 2023. Al-Atta specifically criticized Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, also known as "Kaka," warning that Sudan considers N'Djamena Airport and Amdjarass Airport as legitimate targets for the SAF.
In response, Chad's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Al-Atta's statements, describing them as "irresponsible" and akin to a declaration of war if acted upon. The ministry emphasized Chad's right to defend its sovereignty and reiterated its neutral stance in Sudan's internal conflict.
These developments have heightened tensions in the region, with both countries exchanging accusations amidst Sudan's ongoing internal strife.
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