On September 30, 2024, the Sudanese Army strongly rejected the United Arab Emirates' allegations that its forces attacked the residence of the Emirati ambassador in Khartoum, placing the blame squarely on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group.

In a statement reported by international news agencies, the Sudanese Armed Forces declared, "The Sudanese military vehemently denies the accusations from the UAE regarding the shelling of its ambassador's residence in Khartoum. We do not target diplomatic missions or the premises of international organizations, nor do we use them as military bases or loot their contents."

The statement accused the RSF of engaging in "shameful and cowardly acts," claiming that these actions are supported by certain nations known to the world, which continue to occur in full view of international bodies.

The Sudanese Armed Forces emphasized, "We do not engage in such cowardly acts or violate international law; rather, we target the locations of these militias as part of our right to defend the sovereignty of the Sudanese state."

The Sudanese military has repeatedly accused the UAE of providing arms and support to the RSF amid a conflict that has persisted for 17 months, allegations that the UAE has consistently denied. United Nations observers have described the claims of UAE support for the RSF as credible, according to Reuters.

In response, Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it termed "false allegations" from the UAE.

Earlier, the UAE had stated that its ambassador's residence was attacked by an aircraft belonging to the Sudanese Army, condemning the assault as a "brutal aggression." The UAE foreign ministry noted that the attack caused significant damage to the building.

Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in an internal conflict between the Sudanese Army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by Mohamed Dagalo. The fighting has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties.

According to the United Nations, approximately 25 million people—nearly half of Sudan's population—are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the specter of famine looms large, with around eight million people displaced from their homes.