Sudan’s Top General Blasts UAE: Al-Atta Accuses Bin Zayed of Fueling War

Watan-In a striking and unexpected development, General Yasser Al-Atta — a member of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council and the second-in-command of the armed forces — has sparked a wave of controversy with fiery statements directly accusing the UAE and Mohammed bin Zayed, calling him the “Devil of the Arabs” who is shedding Sudanese blood.

Al-Atta vowed retribution, declaring that the Sudanese army’s patience has run out. He condemned Abu Dhabi’s continued support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” saying it can no longer be tolerated. He accused the UAE of funding and arming “criminal” groups that terrorize civilians and destroy the structure of the Sudanese state.

What drew even more attention was Al-Atta’s declaration that “N’Djamena Airport” in Chad is a potential military target for the Sudanese army, due to its alleged use as a transit hub for UAE supplies to RSF forces. This statement triggered a strong reaction in N’Djamena, where the Chadian government described it as “hostile and irresponsible,” warning that any attempt to violate its territory would be considered an act of war—and that Chad reserves the right to respond.

Al-Atta Names Names as Sudan’s War Turns Regional

This escalation comes amid significant shifts on the battlefield, with the Sudanese army recently regaining control of the Republican Palace in Khartoum and several strategic locations—signaling a renewed advantage in the balance of power. Many observers praised Al-Atta’s boldness in naming those fueling the chaos, arguing that the confrontation is now more transparent—not only with militias but with their political and military backers.

Al-Atta has never hidden his hostility toward Mohammed bin Zayed, repeatedly accusing him of fostering instability in Sudan and facilitating the looting of gold and national resources as part of a suspicious expansionist Emirati agenda. His latest remarks have been seen as “breaking the wall of silence” within Sudan’s military establishment, at a time when regional and international pressure is mounting to resolve the conflict that has dragged on for over a year.

So, is Sudan on the verge of a broader regional escalation? Will the UAE and Chad be drawn directly into this political and military confrontation? Only the coming days will tell—but what is certain is that a new chapter is being written in the explosive relationship between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi.