Sudan Accuses UAE of Terror-Sponsorship as Drone Strikes Ravage Port Sudan

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – Sudan’s civil war entered a deadly new phase this month as UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a series of devastating drone strikes against Port Sudan, a city long seen as a humanitarian and administrative stronghold. The attacks, beginning May 4, have crippled critical infrastructure and displaced hundreds more in a nation already reeling from the world’s worst displacement crisis.

The RSF, accused by the U.S. of committing genocide, reportedly used Chinese-made drones believed to be supplied by the United Arab Emirates. Despite UAE denials, both UN reports and eyewitnesses link the drone launches to UAE Red Sea bases, not RSF-held zones. Sudan has now officially labeled the strikes “terrorist attacks” and named the UAE its “regional sponsor.”

The strikes targeted Port Sudan’s airport, fuel depots, seaport, and oil refinery, disrupting aid flows and marine traffic. UN coordinator Clementine Nkweta-Salami warned the damage threatens “a lifeline for humanitarian operations” and may drastically raise food and fuel prices.

A Nation Torn by Rival Forces

Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023 after a power-sharing agreement between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary RSF collapsed. What began as a political dispute quickly escalated into full-scale war for control of the country. The capital, Khartoum, became a primary battleground until SAF forces reclaimed it in March 2025. Meanwhile, the RSF seized large parts of western and southern Sudan, operating with increasing support from foreign sources.

While both factions face accusations of war crimes, the RSF has been singled out for genocide. The U.S. formally recognized this on January 7, citing systematic ethnic killings and widespread sexual violence.

Geopolitical Fallout and Rising Tensions

Amid worsening conditions, Sudan cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and appealed to China for support. In Beijing, Sudanese officials called China a “trustworthy friend” and urged it not to remain silent amid foreign-backed aggression.

Meanwhile, the U.S. approved a $1.6 billion arms sale to the UAE—prompting backlash in Congress and accusations of undermining peace. Representative Gregory Meeks vowed to block the sale, citing overwhelming evidence of UAE arms flowing to RSF forces.

Over 25 million Sudanese now need emergency food aid, with 11.5 million displaced and more than 150,000 dead since the war began. As Port Sudan reels under aerial assault, Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to deepen.

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