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Sudanese army says it destroyed Emirati plane amid escalating tensions

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It claims the aircraft took off from the Gulf and was carrying Colombian mercenaries and military equipment intended for the Rapid Support Forces.

Breakdown
  • Sudanese army says it destroyed an Emirati plane at Nyala airport in Darfur. 6s
  • The aircraft allegedly carried Colombian mercenaries and military equipment for the Rapid Support Forces. 11s
  • Sudan accuses the UAE of supplying weaponry to the paramilitary group, which the UAE denies. 21s
  • Sudan cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and claims Sudanese planes are now banned from Emirati airports. 32s
  • The Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority says an airliner was barred from leaving Abu Dhabi, with no comment from Emirati authorities. 45s
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