South Sudan, Chad vow to protect themselves from Sudan threats
Chad condemned threats made against it by the same senior military official that claimed that N'Djamena and Amdjarass were legitimate military targets and said they amounted to a declaration of war which they would respond to in a "firm and proportionate" manner.
South Sudan and Chad have condemned threatening public statements by Sudanese Assistant Commander in Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Lieutenant General Yasir Al-Atta on Sunday, in which he issued threats of military aggression against the people and sovereignty of South Sudan.
"The remarks made on March 23, 2025, in which General Al-Atta declared the readiness of the Sudanese government and its armed forces to deal with what he described as "traitors" inside the Republic of South Sudan, are not only reckless but also a blatant violation of the principles of good neighbourliness, peaceful coexistence and international law," South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement.
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Sudan said it would, on its part, "take all necessary measures to safeguard its territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens" and called upon regional and international partners, including the African Union and the United Nations, to take note of the hostile remarks and engage with Sudan to prevent possible escalation that could jeopardise regional peace and security.
"We remain vigilant and prepared to defend our nation against any form of aggression while continuing to pursue diplomatic solutions to maintain peace in our region," the ministry added.
On its part, Chad condemned threats made against it by the same senior military official that claimed that N'Djamena and Amdjarass were legitimate military targets and said they amounted to a declaration of war which they would respond to in a "firm and proportionate" manner.
The threats stem from Sudan's belief that the United Arab Emirates has supplied drones and equipped them with guided missiles to the Rapid Support Forces, which then would be launched in Chad, claims that the UAE has denied but has been found credible by, among others, UN experts.
Yasir al-Atta, a member of Sudan's Sovereign Council and assistant commander-in-chief of the army, made the comments during a memorial ceremony in Gadaref, eastern Sudan, for the late Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Ibrahim.
"We will take retaliatory action against the UAE, the corrupt centres of influence in South Sudan, and we will take retaliatory action against Mohamed Kaka, the President of Chad. And we warn him that the airports of N'Djamena and Amdjarass are legitimate targets for the Sudanese Armed Forces," al-Atta was quoted by the Sudan Tribune as having said during the event."
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