Egyptian authorities formally rejected the claim by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces commander Mohammed Hamdan Daglo that Egyptian military aircraft took part in the clashes inside Sudan. In a statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government dismissed the allegation as baseless and asserted that no Egyptian air assets were deployed in the fighting. The denial was reported by RIA Novosti and reflected in Cairo’s diplomatic briefings, where officials emphasized that Egypt remains focused on reducing violence and safeguarding civilians while supporting humanitarian access.
Daglo’s accusations arrived at a moment when Egypt has been intensifying its diplomatic push to end the war in Sudan and to protect civilians across the country. Cairo framed the remarks as an attempt to shift responsibility for the violence and to complicate mediation efforts led by regional and international partners. Egyptian diplomats have repeatedly underscored that any external military involvement would derail negotiations and jeopardize prospects for a political settlement that respects Sudan’s sovereignty and civilian protections.
On September 30, the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that a plane belonging to the Sudanese air force struck the residence of the head of the diplomatic mission in Khartoum, causing serious damage to the building. The UAE ministry described the incident as a harmful escalation and urged restraint as humanitarian needs rose in the capital and surrounding areas. This account joined a sequence of cross-border incidents that regional actors have cited while pressing for a durable ceasefire and safe corridors for aid.
Looking back to the spring of 2023, clashes escalated between the Rapid Support Forces and the regular army in Sudan. Street battles, air activity, and widespread disruption affected major cities and urban centers, displacing tens of thousands and compounding a humanitarian crisis. International observers called for de-escalation and a political transition that would halt the violence, restore basic services, and protect civilians in conflict zones such as Khartoum, Darfur, and the Niles region.
By the end of July, the RSF, described as a paramilitary force, indicated it would participate in ceasefire talks under international mediation. The move reflected a broader push from regional powers and global partners to secure a pause in fighting, enable humanitarian relief, and create space for negotiations toward a comprehensive political agreement. Analysts cautioned that real progress would hinge on trust-building and verified commitments from all sides, including the RSF and the regular army.
Al Burhan, who previously led the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, faced allegations of involvement in an assassination attempt amid a volatile period of protests and military maneuvering in Khartoum. Observers noted that such claims surface in a charged political environment where accountability for violence is a key demand of civilians and the international community. Sudanese authorities have presented a contested account, while regional and global actors call for transparency and restraint to prevent further bloodshed and to pave the way for a credible peace process.