Sudan has expelled a number of United Arab Emirates embassy personnel, declaring 15 UAE diplomats persona non grata and requiring them to depart the country within a 48-hour window. The UAE’s chargé d’affaires has been informed of the decision, while official Sudanese statements have not disclosed the specific grounds for the action.
The move comes amid a deepening crisis in Sudan, where fighting continues between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has escalated into a complex struggle for control over key facilities and urban centers, fueling a heavy flow of contested reports and a parallel information war across traditional media and social platforms.
Regional and international actors have urged de-escalation, with the United Arab Emirates, alongside Saudi Arabia and the United States, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities. Diplomatic efforts have aimed to create space for humanitarian access and a return to talks, even as on-the-ground realities remain fluid and often contested by both sides.
In related developments, authorities identifying as part of the conflict have claimed gains in various theaters of operation, including the assertion that one of Sudan’s largest cities has been brought under new influence. Independent observers and international organizations continue to monitor the situation for potential humanitarian impacts and risk to civilian populations.
The evolving situation in Sudan underscores the fragile balance between diplomatic engagement and military pressure, as regional powers weigh strategic interests and international norms against the urgency of protecting civilians and sustaining regional stability.