The Sudanese government is poised to retaliate against Kenya for allegedly hosting paramilitary activities linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan plans to submit a memorandum to the African Union and impose economic sanctions, including limits on Kenyan imports. The ongoing conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces has resulted in a significant death toll since mid-April 2023.
On February 25, the Sudanese government announced its intent to take retaliatory measures against Kenya for allegedly hosting paramilitary activities by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan’s Foreign Ministry Undersecretary, Hussein al-Amin, stated at a Port Sudan press conference that a memorandum would be submitted to the African Union and other international organizations, and emphasized that Kenya’s actions were hostile toward Sudan.
He indicated that economic repercussions would follow, including a potential ban on imports of Kenyan products, notably Kenya’s tea, which is significantly imported by Sudan. The official accused Kenya of actively supporting the RSF amid an ongoing conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that began in April 2023.
Al-Amin described Kenya’s facilitation of the RSF’s signing ceremony for a founding charter aimed at establishing a parallel government as an intrusive act in Sudan’s internal affairs. He asserted that such actions violated numerous international agreements and charters, including those endorsed by the United Nations and the African Union.
Last week, opposition factions in Sudan, including the RSF, executed the Sudan Founding Charter in Kenya. This conflict has escalated since April, resulting in significant loss of life, with reports indicating approximately 29,683 fatalities by the end of 2024, as per the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data.
In summary, Sudan’s government has threatened retaliatory actions against Kenya for its alleged support of the RSF, invoking economic sanctions and formally denouncing Kenya’s involvement in Sudan’s internal matters. The signing of the Sudan Founding Charter by opposition groups in Nairobi intensifies the existing conflict, which has become increasingly deadly since April 2023.
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