A recent report by Reuters, supported by satellite imagery, has unveiled the existence of a secret training camp in Ethiopia intended for the training of thousands of fighters for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army. This camp is reportedly located in a remote area known as Benishangul-Gumuz, approximately 32 kilometers from the Sudanese border and 101 kilometers from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The implications of this revelation could escalate tensions in an already volatile region as various parties can potentially view this as foreign intervention in Sudan’s internal conflict.

In response to these allegations, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly denied any involvement in the Sudanese conflict, asserting that it has not engaged in any combat operations nor provided military support or arms to either party involved in the fighting. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the nation seeks a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan and has previously called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, urging for the protection of civilians and the resumption of a comprehensive political process aimed at establishing a civilian government distinct from military control.

This revelation poses significant geopolitical implications, as any foreign military presence or support in the conflict could lead to increased instability in the region. The Ethiopian government may also find itself under scrutiny for allowing such operations within its borders, bringing to light the complex interplay of regional alliances and the effort to avert further violence as the conflict in Sudan continues to unfold.