International Body Questions Kenya’s Double Speak On Sudan War
Kenya has been pushed to rise to the occasion and turn words into action in the ongoing Sudan war.
During a debate about the Sudan crisis, Amnesty International Deputy Regional Director Flavia Mwangovya stated that, while Kenya is doing its fair share to promote peace in Sudan, it is not doing enough and is indulging in a lot of double talk.
“We are not doing everything we could be doing. There is still so much more we can accomplish, and the first step is to lead by example and be a true champion,” Mwangovya stated.
Citing Kenya’s prior decision to host the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mwangovya stated that Kenya should reconsider and quit propagating double-speak.
How can Kenya mediate peace in Sudan amid accusations of supporting the RSF?
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) April 17, 2025
Flavia Mwangovya, Deputy Regional Director, Amnesty International, speaks on the international community's role in restoring peace. #FixingTheNationNTV @MariamBishar @OfficialJMbugua @EricLatiff… pic.twitter.com/MBOxiCI0nS
She stated that Kenya must stick to its initial peace-building aim rather than giving contradictory signals regarding its diplomatic attitude.
“In the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s memo, Kenya’s decision to host the RSF was a key focus,” she continued.
“However, in defending its stance, Kenya failed to acknowledge the atrocities in Sudan, omitting terms like human rights, civilian protection, and justice.”
Mwangovya claimed that Kenya has not demonstrated the importance of human rights and the repercussions of the war on the Sudanese people.
The Deputy Regional Director stated that Kenya’s responsibility is to remind Sudan that, while their groups try to resolve their differences, they must fulfill their commitments under international humanitarian law.
Kenya has been urged to remind Sudan of its responsibility to protect people and uphold human rights, so bolstering its position as a true peace advocate.
“Beyond the rhetoric, we need to see more proper action and not engage in double-speak where we say one thing and support the other,” Mwangovya concluded.
The call-out comes as PCS Musalia Mudavadi emphasises the importance of all-inclusive discussion in resolving the continuing strife.
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Mudavadi urged for equal pressure on all warring factions to come to the negotiating table and the establishment of safe spaces for conversations.
The PCS spoke at the London Sudan Conference on Wednesday.
The Sudan conflict reached its second year on April 15, when the RSF officially established its parallel government.
Flavia Mwangovya: The conflict in Sudan has displaced about 12 million people. However, the humanitarian appeal has only been funded by 6%.#FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @EricLatiff @MariamBishar @OfficialJMbugua pic.twitter.com/eBVaOgeFJb
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) April 17, 2025
Over 14 million people have been displaced throughout the two-year conflict, mass executions have occurred, and the country is facing famine, threatening thousands with starvation.
International Body Questions Kenya’s Double Speak On Sudan War
