Ethiopia Expels Sudanese Consular Staff Amid Accusations of Drone Attacks
Ethiopia expelled six Sudanese consular staff and ordered the closure of Sudan's consulate in Assosa amid accusations from Sudan that Ethiopia allowed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drone attacks from its territory. Ethiopia denies supporting the RSF. Sudan has lodged complaints with the UN and African Union over these allegations. The expulsions follow recent diplomatic tensions involving Eritrea and Egypt, reflecting broader regional strains. Both countries deny direct involvement in each other's conflicts, while Sudan emphasizes efforts to avoid open war with Ethiopia.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 4 Nov, 04:07 pm. Other outlets followed.
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