Ethiopia rejects the latest baseless accusations made against it during the joint press conference by the Sudanese Armed Forces, Foreign Minister and military spokesperson. The peoples of Ethiopia and Sudan share a historic and enduring bond of friendship. 

In recognition of the fraternal ties between the two nations, the Government of Ethiopia has exercised restraint and refrained from publicizing the grave violations of Ethiopia's territorial integrity and national security committed by some belligerents in the Sudanese civil war. These violations include among others the extensive use of TPLF mercenaries in the conflict.

The Sudanese Armed Forces have also provided arms and financial support to these mercineries, thereby facilitating their incursions along Ethiopia's western frontier. The activities of TPLF mercinaries in Sudan are a matter of public record, and there is ample and credible evidence showing that Sudan is serving as a hub for various anti- Ethiopian forces. It is evident that these hostile actions, as well as the recent and earlier series of allegations by officials of Sudanese Armed Forces, are undertaken at the behest of external patrons seeking to advance their own nefarious agenda.

Ethiopia will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan and to affirm its bonds of friendship with them during these difficult times. Ethiopia reiterates the call for dialogue between the belligerents in the Sudanese civil war as there is no military solution to the crises. Ethiopia also undersocrs the need for an Immediate humanitarian truce, followed by a sustained ceasefire and an independent, inclusive and transparent civilian-led dialogue and transition process to lay the foundation for durable peace and the restoration of civilian rule.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

05 May 2026