Us, Aug. 8 -- According to Sudanese News Agency (SUNA), United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has banned Sudanese aircraft from landing at UAE airports. This decision comes shortly after authorities accused the Gulf nation of supporting foreign mercenaries engaged in hostile activities.

SUNA also reported the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) issued a statement, which said that the UAE officials have also prevented a Sudanese airliner from departing from Abu Dhabi Airport.

"The Civil Aviation Authority and Sudanese airlines were surprised by the UAE authorities' ban on Sudanese airlines from landing at UAE airports," the statement said.

SCAA said that it is working with "the relevant entities" regarding the matter and is coopera...