Sudan: Neighbours condemn threats
South Sudan and Chad have condemned threats made by a high ranking Sudanese general, warning of the risk of regional escalation, according to Saudi news source Asharq Al-Awsat.
Sudanese Assistant Deputy Commander in Chief General Yasir al-Atta, said that Chad’s airports in N’Djamena and Amdjarass were “legitimate military targets” and accused South Sudan of harbouring “traitors”.
Sudan has denounced the remarks as a “blatant violation of international law”, reaffirming its commitment to peace.
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