Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 5, 2026 | Horn News Hub
Ethiopia has rejected what it described as “baseless accusations” made by Sudanese officials during a recent joint press conference involving the Sudanese Armed Forces, the foreign minister, and a military spokesperson.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said In recognition of the fraternal ties between the two nations, the Government of Ethiopia has exercised restraint and refrained from publicizing the grave violations of Ethiopia’s territorial integrity and national security committed by some belligerents in the Sudanese civil war. These violations include among others the extensive use of TPLF mercenaries in the conflict.
According to the statement, there is “credible evidence” suggesting Sudan has become a base for anti-Ethiopian forces. It further argued that the accusations made by Sudanese officials may be influenced by external actors seeking to advance their own interests in the region.
Despite the tensions, Ethiopia reaffirmed its support for the Sudanese people and reiterated the importance of maintaining strong bilateral relations. The government called for an immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a sustained ceasefire and an inclusive, civilian-led political dialogue.
Ethiopia stressed that there is no military solution to the conflict and urged all parties to engage in a transparent transition process aimed at restoring civilian rule and achieving long-term stability.
The statement was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It comes amid reports circulating on social media in recent days, including a video allegedly showing prisoners of war identified as members of TPLF Division 70 wounded during clashes with the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s Blue Nile State. Claims accompanying the video suggest the fighters were engaged in combat against RSF units in support of forces aligned with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Horn News Hub has obtained verified information indicating growing concern among families of some combatants reportedly involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. According to sources, relatives had previously maintained phone contact with family members believed to be in Sudan. In recent weeks, however, communication has reportedly ceased, raising fears over their safety and whereabouts.Some parents further alleged that fighters had been receiving payments of up to $300 for their participation in combat operations.
These claims, however, remain independently unverified.Sources familiar with the situation state that “Army 70” was initially organized during the two-year conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region and was later relocated to Sudan following the end of hostilities. The unit is reportedly active in clashes along the Blue Nile State border areas, where a number of young fighters are believed to have been killed in recent fighting.These developments align with remarks made last year by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemeti, the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. Hemeti publicly alleged that combatants affiliated with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front were participating in Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
