August 3, 2009 (KHARTOUM) —The Sudanese defense minister Abdel-Rahim Mohamed Hussein warned Chad on Sunday that his country “will not stand with its hands tied behind its back” as tensions between two countries continue to rise.
“The Sudanese army is ready and capable of responding to recurring Chadian aggression on our soil,” Hussein said in a press conference.
“However, we are have a preference for brotherhood and neighborhood relations to the interests of both people and intertribal relations on any military action,” he added.
Sudan has lodged complaints against Chad last month for alleged aerial bombardments inside its borders.
Ndjamena admitted the attack saying its army attacked inside Sudanese soil to stop a column coming from inside its Eastern neighbor.
Both countries have long accused each other of supporting rebels on each side of the border.
Khartoum has been criticized by the Sudanese public for failing to take any military action against Chad despite the rhetoric. Many feel frustrated that “inferior” military of Chad is able to attack inside Sudan without responding.
The Sudanese defense minister also revealed undergoing work to develop unmanned planes “since three years ago”.
He also said that 90% of heavy weaponry in Sudan is manufactured locally.
The Sudanese army is a 100,000-member army supported by a small air force and navy. Sudan also has a military industry corporation reportedly producing guns and artillery.
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