Khartoum has accused Addis Ababa of a “hostile act” for allegedly allowing paramilitary forces to launch drone attacks from its territory

Sudan and Ethiopia have closed each other’s consulates and expelled diplomatic staff amid accusations that the neighboring countries are supporting armed groups fighting their respective governments.

Ethiopia ordered the closure of Sudan’s consulate in the western border city of Assosa and gave six diplomats 48 hours to leave, according to media reports on Wednesday. Sudan responded by closing Ethiopia’s consulate in its eastern city of Gedaref and ordering its staff out. Neither foreign ministry publicly explained the decisions.

Sudanese presidential adviser Amjad Farid said his government remained committed to defending its territory, Reuters reported.…