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Ethiopia is hosting a training camp for fighters linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in the remote western Benishangul-Gumuz region near the Sudan border, according to reporting based on interviews with 15 sources including Ethiopian officials and diplomats, as well as satellite imagery analysis.

Ethiopia is hosting a training camp for fighters linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in the remote western Benishangul-Gumuz region near the Sudan border, according to reporting based on interviews with 15 sources including Ethiopian officials and diplomats, as well as satellite imagery analysis.

Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, stated that the United Arab Emirates financed the camp's construction and provided military trainers and logistical support, claims echoed in an internal Ethiopian security services note and a diplomatic cable, though the UAE foreign ministry denied any involvement in the conflict.

Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, stated that the United Arab Emirates financed the camp's construction and provided military trainers and logistical support, claims echoed in an internal Ethiopian security services note and a diplomatic cable, though the UAE foreign ministry denied any involvement in the conflict.

As of early January, approximately 4,300 RSF fighters were undergoing military training at the site, with recruits mainly consisting of Ethiopians but also including citizens from South Sudan and Sudan, according to the Ethiopian security note reviewed by multiple news outlets.

As of early January, approximately 4,300 RSF fighters were undergoing military training at the site, with recruits mainly consisting of Ethiopians but also including citizens from South Sudan and Sudan, according to the Ethiopian security note reviewed by multiple news outlets.

Satellite imagery shows forest clearing began in April, followed by construction of metal-roofed buildings, with tent installations spreading rapidly from October. An image taken on November 24 shows more than 640 tents at the camp, which analysts estimated could accommodate at least 2,500 people.

Satellite imagery shows forest clearing began in April, followed by construction of metal-roofed buildings, with tent installations spreading rapidly from October. An image taken on November 24 shows more than 640 tents at the camp, which analysts estimated could accommodate at least 2,500 people.

Significant construction has been observed at Asosa airport, located approximately 33 miles from the camp, including a new hangar, paved areas, and what experts identified as a UAV ground control station and satellite antenna, suggesting plans to establish a drone operation center.

Significant construction has been observed at Asosa airport, located approximately 33 miles from the camp, including a new hangar, paved areas, and what experts identified as a UAV ground control station and satellite antenna, suggesting plans to establish a drone operation center.

Sudan's civil war erupted in 2023 after a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, triggering widespread famine, displacement of millions to neighboring countries, and what the UN has described as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Sudan's civil war erupted in 2023 after a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, triggering widespread famine, displacement of millions to neighboring countries, and what the UN has described as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

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