The Sudanese government has declared its intention to retaliate against Kenya for hosting paramilitary RSF activities, claiming a violation of international agreements. Sudan plans economic sanctions, including banning the import of Kenyan products, in response to what they regard as Kenya’s interference in their internal affairs. The conflict between the SAF and RSF, ongoing since April 2023, has resulted in significant casualties.
The government of Sudan has threatened to take retaliatory actions against Kenya for allegedly facilitating activities by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF). At a press conference in Port Sudan, Hussein al-Amin, Undersecretary of Sudan’s Foreign Ministry, announced that Sudan would submit a memorandum outlining their grievances to the African Union and other international bodies.
Al-Amin indicated that Sudan plans to impose economic measures against Kenya, which may include banning the importation of Kenyan products, notably tea, as Sudan is a significant buyer of Kenyan tea. He accused Kenya of supporting the RSF, which has been engaged in conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since mid-April 2023.
He described Kenya’s recent actions, including hosting a signing ceremony for the RSF’s establishment of a founding charter intended to support a parallel government in Sudan, as “a hostile act and blatant interference in Sudan’s internal affairs.” Al-Amin condemned Kenya’s behavior as a violation of various international agreements, including those established by the United Nations and the African Union.
This conflict has escalated in Sudan, resulting in significant loss of life since the hostilities began, with the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data organization reporting up to 29,683 fatalities by the end of 2024. The Sudanese Foreign Ministry has reiterated its condemnation of Kenya’s actions, which they believe undermine Sudan’s sovereignty and contribute to regional instability.
In summary, Sudan’s government is preparing to retaliate against Kenya for its host of RSF activities, including imposing economic sanctions. The Sudanese authorities have denounced these actions, viewing them as a violation of international law and gross interference in their internal matters. These developments exacerbate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has already led to a substantial humanitarian crisis.
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