Sudan and the conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia

Sudan's foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael on Sunday called on both Ethiopia and Eritrea for self- control of fears that this conflict between the two countries will extend to Eastern Africa.

In a statement he made in al-Khartoum on Sunday, Ismael stressed that the impact of war are not limited to the two countries, would extend and affect the neighboring states, including Sudan. He called on all sides to concentrate on peaceful solutions attempts.

He continued that the war is at the meantime extending towards the Sudanese borders and threatening security and stability in the region.

He noted he will stay in touch with the two countries with the aim of halting military operations and to sit at the table of negotiations.

On Saturday evening, Ethiopia said in had penetrated the Eritrean lines at the borders between the two countries following the resumption of battles on May 12, while Eritrea said it killed or wounded more than 25,000 Ethiopians.