Tanzania, May 6 -- Ethiopia has rejected Sudan's accusations that drones targeting Khartoum were launched from its territory, instead accusing Sudan's military of backing fighters linked to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).

Addis Ababa was responding to claims by Sudanese officials that Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates had supported drone strikes on Sudanese targets.

"The Sudanese Armed Forces have also provided arms and financial support to these mercenaries," Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, referring to TPLF fighters.

The Tigray People's Liberation Front fought a war with Ethiopia's federal government between 2020 and 2022, before a cessation of hostilities agreement brokered by the African Union.

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