After hosting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a rebel organization vying for control of the country with the Sudanese army, the Sudanese government has vowed to take more drastic steps against Kenya on charges of meddling in its internal affairs.
Hussein Al Fadil, Sudan’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, told reporters on Monday, February 24, that the country was thinking of enforcing strict rules, such as prohibiting Kenyan imports from entering the Sudanese market.
Al Fadil said that in order to force the African Union (AU) and other leading international organizations to take strong action against President William Ruto’s government, Sudan would also be filing an official complaint with them.
Since the crisis began in the East African country, Kenya, represented by President Ruto, has continuously meddled in Sudan’s internal affairs and backed the rebel group, according to the deputy foreign affairs minister.
The Sudanese Deputy Minister continued by calling Kenya’s activities unfriendly and accusing Ruto of having personal relationships and interests with RSF Commander Mohammed Hamdan.
Additionally, according to Al Fadil, President Ruto’s activities were counter to international accords and charters, such as those of the African Union, the United Nations, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
Al Fadil’s remarks came just two days after the rebel group from Sudan formally inked a political pact in Nairobi to bolster its power in the war-torn nation and seize control of a few areas.
Since then, Ruto’s decision to permit RSF in Kenya has drawn criticism from both domestic and foreign quarters, with some blaming him of failing to adequately manage the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Since the middle of 2023, the RSF and the Sudanese army have been at war, and the conflict over control of the nation has resulted in nearly 30,000 dead and 14 million displaced people.
