Khartoum, August 27, 2026 (SUNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has condemned the issuance of statements that categorically assign responsibility to the Sudanese Armed Forces before any professional and independent investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been conducted.In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said that it was closely following the statements and allegations circulating regarding an alleged Sudanese attack on the territory of the sisterly Republic of Chad.The statement added that the Government of the Republic of Sudan affirms its full respect for Chad’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and border security, as well as its unwavering commitment to the fraternal relations, good-neighborliness and shared interests that bind the two brotherly peoples.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Sudanese Armed Forces are carrying out their constitutional duty to defend Sudan’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and to confront the threats facing the country, while respecting the sovereignty of neighboring states and refraining from targeting their territories.The Government of Sudan also expressed surprise at the silence surrounding the daily drone attacks launched from inside Ethiopia against Sudanese territory, the latest of which occurred on Thursday morning, despite Sudan possessing conclusive evidence and proof of these repeated attacks.The ministry called on all international parties to exercise accuracy and objectivity and to refrain from adopting incomplete narratives, in a manner that would contribute to reducing tensions and supporting security and stability in the region.The statement concluded by reaffirming Sudan’s commitment to maintaining fraternal and stable relations with Chad and Ethiopia, and to addressing any border or security issues through dialogue and direct coordination in a manner that preserves sovereignty and serves the interests of the peoples of the region.BH/BH