Sudan has cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after repeatedly accusing the Gulf nation of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country's civil war. The announcement came as the RSF were blamed for attacks on the usually safe city of Port Sudan, which started on Sunday and have continued until Wednesday.

Sudan has severed its diplomatic ties with the UAE, accusing it of supplying weapons to the rival Rapid Support Forces amid an ongoing civil war. This move follows a series of damaging strikes on Port Sudan,

As a result of the United Arab Emirates’ alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan has said it would cut ties with the Middle Eastern country. ・Sudan announced it would cut ties with the UAE over allegations of support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).