Willy NGOMA
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- Feb 25, 2016
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), operating with support from the Abiy Ahmed Ali's regime in Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are preparing to open two new battlefronts in eastern Sudan through the Metemma–Gedaref and Humera–Al-Fashaga corridors, according to eyewitnesses and military sources cited by Ethio Focus News.
The developments follow five consecutive days of heavy weapons deliveries to Emperor Tewodros Airport in Gondar, the arrival of approximately 170 military patrol vehicles, and the establishment of temporary encampments for RSF commanders at the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Northwestern Command headquarters in Azezo.
▪️Heavy weapons arrive at Gondar Airport as RSF commanders establish military presence
Over the past five days, large cargo aircraft have reportedly been landing at Emperor Tewodros Airport in Gondar Town, North Gonder Zone, Amhara Region, unloading containerized military equipment, including heavy artillery, advanced rocket systems and armored fighting vehicles.
Sources at the airport indicated that temporary military encampments have been established at the ENDF Northwestern Command headquarters in Azezo to accommodate RSF military commanders, officers and fighters.
Approximately 170 military patrol vehicles have also arrived in the area, while RSF commanders have reportedly conducted reconnaissance along the Ethiopia–Sudan border to identify potential battlefronts, military positions and encampment sites.
▪️RSF prepares to open two military fronts into eastern Sudan
According to Ethio Focus News, RSF commanders are preparing to launch military operations into Sudan through two principal border corridors:
Metemma–Gedaref Front: Following the main Ethiopia–Sudan highway from Metemma Town in West Gonder Zone toward Gedaref in eastern Sudan.
Humera–Mazega (Al-Fashaga) Front: Advancing through the Humera and Mazega border areas toward the disputed Al-Fashaga territory.
The reported preparations raise concerns about an expansion of Sudan’s civil war into additional eastern border areas.
▪️RSF and UAE reportedly using six Ethiopian airports for military operations
The RSF and UAE are also reported to be using Ethiopian airports for military logistics, weapons transportation, drone operations and support for military offensives inside Sudan.
With the reported addition of Gondar Airport, the number of Ethiopian airports allegedly supporting these operations has increased to six:
1. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Addis Ababa.
2. Harar Meda Air Base – Debre Zeit (Bishoftu), Oromia Region
3. Assosa Renaissance Airport – Assosa, Benishangul Gumuz Region
4. Nekemte Uke Airport – Nekemte, Oromia Region
5. Dejazmach Belay Zeleke Airport – Bahir Dar, Amhara Region
6. Emperor Tewodros Airport – Gondar, Amhara Region
The report further states that the RSF previously established five large military camps around Assosa in Benishangul-Gumuz Region.
Sudanese authorities have repeatedly accused forces operating from Ethiopian territory of conducting drone strikes inside Sudan, identifying airports in Assosa, Nekemte and Bahir Dar as alleged launch sites.
▪️RSF advances in Blue Nile State prompt Sudanese military reinforcements
Meanwhile, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF has intensified, particularly in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, where RSF forces have reportedly made significant territorial advances.
In response, the Sudanese military replaced the commander of its Fourth Infantry Division and deployed additional Joint Force units to reinforce positions in the area.
The developments follow five consecutive days of heavy weapons deliveries to Emperor Tewodros Airport in Gondar, the arrival of approximately 170 military patrol vehicles, and the establishment of temporary encampments for RSF commanders at the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Northwestern Command headquarters in Azezo.
▪️Heavy weapons arrive at Gondar Airport as RSF commanders establish military presence
Over the past five days, large cargo aircraft have reportedly been landing at Emperor Tewodros Airport in Gondar Town, North Gonder Zone, Amhara Region, unloading containerized military equipment, including heavy artillery, advanced rocket systems and armored fighting vehicles.
Sources at the airport indicated that temporary military encampments have been established at the ENDF Northwestern Command headquarters in Azezo to accommodate RSF military commanders, officers and fighters.
Approximately 170 military patrol vehicles have also arrived in the area, while RSF commanders have reportedly conducted reconnaissance along the Ethiopia–Sudan border to identify potential battlefronts, military positions and encampment sites.
▪️RSF prepares to open two military fronts into eastern Sudan
According to Ethio Focus News, RSF commanders are preparing to launch military operations into Sudan through two principal border corridors:
Metemma–Gedaref Front: Following the main Ethiopia–Sudan highway from Metemma Town in West Gonder Zone toward Gedaref in eastern Sudan.
Humera–Mazega (Al-Fashaga) Front: Advancing through the Humera and Mazega border areas toward the disputed Al-Fashaga territory.
The reported preparations raise concerns about an expansion of Sudan’s civil war into additional eastern border areas.
▪️RSF and UAE reportedly using six Ethiopian airports for military operations
The RSF and UAE are also reported to be using Ethiopian airports for military logistics, weapons transportation, drone operations and support for military offensives inside Sudan.
With the reported addition of Gondar Airport, the number of Ethiopian airports allegedly supporting these operations has increased to six:
1. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Addis Ababa.
2. Harar Meda Air Base – Debre Zeit (Bishoftu), Oromia Region
3. Assosa Renaissance Airport – Assosa, Benishangul Gumuz Region
4. Nekemte Uke Airport – Nekemte, Oromia Region
5. Dejazmach Belay Zeleke Airport – Bahir Dar, Amhara Region
6. Emperor Tewodros Airport – Gondar, Amhara Region
The report further states that the RSF previously established five large military camps around Assosa in Benishangul-Gumuz Region.
Sudanese authorities have repeatedly accused forces operating from Ethiopian territory of conducting drone strikes inside Sudan, identifying airports in Assosa, Nekemte and Bahir Dar as alleged launch sites.
▪️RSF advances in Blue Nile State prompt Sudanese military reinforcements
Meanwhile, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF has intensified, particularly in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, where RSF forces have reportedly made significant territorial advances.
In response, the Sudanese military replaced the commander of its Fourth Infantry Division and deployed additional Joint Force units to reinforce positions in the area.
