Kenya condemns Moses Kuria’s controversial remarks on Sudan
On Monday, May 15, Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria drew harsh criticism after making controversial remarks about the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has claimed at least 200 lives to date.
After arguing on Twitter that African militaries should consider invading Sudan to restore peace and democracy in the oil-rich nation, Kuria stoked a diplomatic dispute.
The government had to clarify through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that it did not hold such views as a State or as the nation’s leadership in response to Kuria’s remarks.
Korir Sing’Oei, Kenya’s principal secretary for foreign affairs, stated that Moses Kuria’s remarks did not reflect Kenya’s position on the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
“The personal views expressed by Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria do not reflect the government’s stance on this complex and difficult issue,” the sentence reads. Sing’Oei clarified that we continue to work with all parties toward a peaceful resolution of the Sudan crisis.
On Saturday, May 13, Trade CS Moses Kuria stated that a military invasion culminating in a power takeover was the simplest way to restore peace and tranquility in Sudan.
In Kuria’s estimation, a military incursion will result in a possible peaceful breakthrough that will facilitate the democratic transfer of power to the Sudanese populace.
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“The lesson from Sudan is simple. The international community should invade any nation where armies overthrow the government.
“Appeasement is not profitable. Military juntas do not transform into democracies due to the fallacy of non-interference. Moses Kuria stated that the African Union can marshal a strong enough army to bomb Khartoum into oblivion.
The conflict in Sudan in 2023 is an ongoing armed conflict between rival factions of the Sudanese military government.
On April 15, clashes broke out in western Sudan. The capital city of Khartoum, and the Darfur region, marking the beginning of the unrest.
As of May 9, at least 200 people had been killed and over 5,100 injured. In a conflict that is currently being mediated in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
On Friday, April 21, Sudanese President William Ruto volunteered to host mediation talks between warring factions.
Ruto also emphasized the importance of peace in the Horn of Africa, noting that the conflict posed a threat to neighboring nations.
“To support further progress in the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sudan, Kenya offers to host a mediation process between the agreement’s parties.
The statement read in part, “We make this offer in the spirit of brotherhood, peace, and solidarity as an acceptable neutral venue and also as an engaged stakeholder well aware of the challenges facing our region.”
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Sudan Conflict
The origin of the conflict is the struggle for power between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The SAF is Sudan’s traditional military, while the RSF is a paramilitary force formed in 2013 to combat the insurgency in Darfur.
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti. Is the leader of the RSF and a powerful figure in the Sudanese government.
When the RSF attempted to seize power from the SAF, the conflict began.
The RSF launched a series of attacks against Sudanese Armed Forces positions in Khartoum and throughout the country.
The SAF responded with force, and since then, the two sides have been involved in a bloody conflict.
The conflict has had catastrophic effects on Sudan.
There have been thousands of fatalities, injuries, and home displacements.
The country’s economy has been crippled, and it is on the verge of collapse.
The international community has condemned and demanded an end to the conflict.
To date, however, the combatants have been unable to reach a cease-fire.
The conflict is a threat to regional stability and a major humanitarian crisis.
Kenya condemns Moses Kuria’s controversial remarks on Sudan
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