Ruto blasts Sudan generals over escalating war, warns of humanitarian catastrophe
Ruto said that civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, as violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces escalates with no signs of a ceasefire.
President William Ruto has condemned Sudan’s military leaders for ignoring efforts to end the ongoing war, accusing them of disregarding human life.
Speaking during a joint press briefing with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar at State House, Nairobi, Ruto decried that civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, as violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalates with no signs of a ceasefire.
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He warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating into a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe.
“The war in Sudan is heading towards carnage and is already in the realm of human catastrophe,” Ruto said on Saturday, calling for urgent coordinated international action.
The Sudan conflict, which erupted in April 2023, pits the SAF under General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan against the paramilitary RSF, led by General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo 'Hemedti'.
No regard for human life
President Ruto condemned both leaders for neglecting their responsibility to protect their citizens and halt the bloodshed.
“The two generals have no regard for human life. All levers need to be pulled, regionally and globally, to stop the carnage and the human suffering in the Sudan,” he said.
Slovenian President Musar, who is in Kenya for a three-day state visit, her first to the African continent, backed Ruto’s position, calling for open dialogue and stronger partnerships to address conflict across Africa and the globe.
“We must discuss, be open in dialogue, and strive to find solutions,” she said.
She also voiced support for President Ruto’s call for a multilateral approach to global governance, especially as traditional institutions face growing challenges.
“Slovenia and Kenya have been working together and cooperating at the multilateral forum, especially the United Nations, the only one we have,” she said.
President Musar was accompanied by Slovenia’s Special Envoy for Africa, Ambassador Frank Hoot, and other senior officials.
Political consultations MoU
During the meeting, the two leaders witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on political consultations aimed at deepening diplomatic ties.
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They also agreed to enhance cooperation across key sectors, including agriculture, education, digital transformation, health, environment, trade, and climate action.
Ruto welcomed the Slovenian business delegation and the hosting of the Kenya-Slovenia Business Forum, noting that such engagements are critical to unlocking new economic opportunities.
“These engagements will strengthen business linkages and unlock new trade and investment opportunities in pharmaceuticals, ICT, clean energy, and agro-processing,” he said.
Both countries also pledged to work closely to maximise the benefits of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, which officially took effect in July 2024.
President Ruto also extended an invitation to President Musar to attend Sunday’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County.
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