Sudan has closed the border between its eastern Kassala State and Ethiopia, following rising tensions between Ethiopian federal authorities and the Tigray region, reported the state-owned Suna news agency.
Governor Fateh al-Rahman al-Amin made the announcement, saying the border will remain closed until further notice.
The governor said he would travel to Wad Al Helew, a village in Kassala State bordering Ethiopia and Eritrea, to assess the situation. He stressed that Sudanese authorities would not allow any individuals or groups to enter the state with weapons.
They will also form a committee to look into how to deal with civilians who may seek refuge in Sudanese territory.
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Thursday spoke on the phone with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed, saying he was following the latest developments in Ethiopia with concern.
On 4 November Prime Minister Abiy ordered the army to take the military action against Tigray region, accusing its fighters of attacking federal troops stationed in the region.
