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WorldPublished: 2 September 2026 at 14:30

Military buildup observed in Ethiopia near border with Sudan

A significant concentration of military forces has been spotted on the Ethiopian side of the border with Sudan, coinciding with intensified fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces. The two countries have accused each other of backing rebels on their soil.

Foto: France 24

A notable military buildup has been observed along the Ethiopia-Sudan border, specifically on the Ethiopian side. The development comes as fighting escalates inside Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a conflict that has continued for an extended period.

Tensions between the two neighboring countries are not new. Both Sudan and Ethiopia have repeatedly accused one another of supporting rebel groups operating within each other's territory, reflecting longstanding mutual distrust along their shared border.

No detailed figures on the scale or composition of the observed forces have been released. However, the buildup is seen as a concerning development for regional stability, given the already intensifying internal conflict in Sudan.

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