KHARTOUM — Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly denied an entry visa to Redwan Hussein, Director-General of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), after he requested an urgent visit to Sudan.
The decision was reported by diplomatic sources cited by Sudanese newspaper Al-Karama, which is considered close to the Sudanese government.
The reported move comes amid growing tensions between Khartoum and Addis Ababa over allegations concerning the conflict in Sudan.
Sudanese authorities have previously accused Ethiopia of allowing the establishment of training facilities for Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters on Ethiopian territory and of facilitating the movement of weapons and military supplies into Sudan. Ethiopia has denied allegations of supporting armed groups involved in the Sudanese conflict.
Sudan has also raised concerns over the alleged movement of weapons and supplies through neighboring countries, while regional governments have exchanged accusations over foreign involvement in the war.
Ethiopia, meanwhile, has expressed concerns about developments along its border with Sudan and the possibility of weapons reaching armed groups operating near its territory.
The reported visa decision highlights the increasingly strained relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa as the Sudanese conflict continues and regional tensions grow.
Neither the Sudanese nor Ethiopian governments had publicly confirmed the reported visa denial at the time of publication.
The latest development reflects the broader diplomatic tensions surrounding the Sudan war, with neighboring countries increasingly concerned about the conflict’s potential impact on regional security.
