Sudan warns Kenya over ‘threat’ to its sovereignty
Sudan has criticised Kenya for supporting a militia group that wants to form a separate government.
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning Kenya’s actions, calling them a threat to peace in the region. It warned that Sudan would take steps in response.
The dispute comes after Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, who also oversees foreign affairs, expressed support for an agreement between the militia and its allies.
This agreement, signed in areas still controlled by the group, calls for the "right to self-determination" for certain Sudanese regions.
Sudan has described this as an attempt to break up the country, the Sudan News Agency reports.
The Sudanese government accused the militia of ethnic violence in places like Al-Geneina and North Darfur.
It also claimed that the real goal of the agreement was to help the militia get weapons that armed groups are normally not allowed to buy.
Sudan believes this will make the war worse, just as its army is close to defeating the group.
Sudan says Kenya’s support for the militia violates international law and could harm relations between the two countries, especially in trade and business.
The government called on the African Union, the United Nations, and other international groups to act. It also warned that it would take all necessary steps to protect its sovereignty.
"The Kenyan presidency’s insistence on this dangerous course of action demonstrates its disregard for international law," Sudan’s Foreign Ministry said.
