Sudan Slams Kenya For Planning RSF's Second Nairobi Meeting

Sudan Slams Kenya For Planning RSF’s Second Nairobi Meeting

Kenya has triggered yet another diplomatic row with Sudan after allegations surfaced that it was planned to host a second conference in Nairobi for the neighboring country’s militia, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and its allies.

Sudan’s rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups have inked a landmark charter in Nairobi, setting up a parallel government to run areas under their control.

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Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press statement on Sunday condemning Kenya’s plans to host the RSF.

The MFA claims to have overseen a ‘campaign of genocide’ against specific ethnic groups in Sudan.

Sudan criticized Kenya for hosting the paramilitary outfit.

This is despite a previous rebuke it gave to Kenya over the group’s formation of a ‘parallel government’ in Nairobi, at an event hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Center.

“While the Janjaweed RSF militia escalates its campaign of genocide against specific ethnic groups in Darfur—exemplified by its ongoing attack on the Zamzam camp for IDPs, which has claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, including women and children—and while the militia continues to target vital civilian facilities across the country, reports are emerging that Kenya will host a second conference for the RSF terrorist militia and its affiliates in the coming days,” the statement read in part.

“This follows previous meetings sponsored by the Kenyan presidency in February of this year, which sought to declare a so-called ‘parallel government’ for the genocidal militia and its followers.”

According to Sudan, despite censure from the United Nations Security Council and the African Union, Kenya appears to have ignored all of this.

Furthermore, the war-torn country has accused Kenya of violating international law by illegally sheltering insurgent militia organizations.

“The entire international community has condemned this move. The United Nations Security Council expressed grave concern over it and its potential to fuel the flames of war in Sudan, threatening its national unity and territorial integrity,” Sudan added in a statement.

“Similarly, the African Union Peace and Security Council strongly and unequivocally condemned it in a press statement dated March 11, 2025, calling on AU member states and the broader international community to refrain from providing any assistance or support to armed or political groups seeking to establish a parallel government or state in Sudan.”

The statement added: “The Kenyan government’s insistence on continuing to support the terrorist militia and harbour its activities demonstrates a disregard for international legitimacy and the African Union Peace and Security Council.

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“It also poses a serious threat to regional security, the sovereignty of African nations, and social stability within them.”

Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the world community to denounce Kenya’s irresponsible actions.

Kenya has yet again sparked another diplomatic spat with Sudan after reports emerged that it was planning to host the neighbouring country’s Janjaweed Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its affiliates in Nairobi for a second conference.

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