Sudan military accuses Kenya of backing RSF militia, escalating diplomatic row

Sudan’s military-led government has escalated its diplomatic offensive against Nairobi, accusing Kenya of siding with “terrorist militias” and undermining Sudanese sovereignty.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed Kenya was complicit in supplying arms to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and facilitating the United Arab Emirates’ controversial military engagement in Sudan.

“The Kenyan government’s insistence on this dangerous and irresponsible approach poses a serious threat to regional security and stability, and to the territorial integrity and state institutions of African countries,” the statement read.

This comes barely a week after Kenya’s government spokesman, Isaac Mwaura, acknowledged the UAE’s support to militias in Sudan, a statement Khartoum interpreted as tacit approval of RSF’s operations.

The Republic of Sudan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Office of the Spokesperson and Media Directorate

Press Statement
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The Spokesperson of the Kenyan Government admitted on 16 June that UAE is supporting the terrorist RSF militia to seize Sudan’s natural resources and to…

— وزارة خارجية جمهورية السودان 🇸🇩 (@MofaSudan) June 24, 2025

But Khartoum went further, alleging that Kenyan-marked weapons had been found in militia warehouses in Khartoum, and accused Nairobi of being a conduit for UAE military logistics—claims Kenya has not officially responded to.

“What is most concerning and worrying is the Kenyan government’s involvement in supporting the terrorist militia,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said.

“Instead of explaining the reasons for his government’s grave violation of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness, the Kenyan government spokesman sought to justify the UAE’s support for the militia by claiming that certain countries were supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces, a baseless allegation.”

The statement also condemned what it termed Kenya’s promotion of a parallel government declared by the RSF, describing Nairobi’s language as “dangerous,” “irresponsible,” and in violation of African Union resolutions.

The AU Peace and Security Council has previously called on member states to refrain from recognising or supporting such formations.

Sudan further reiterated its call for Kenya to abide by international law, citing the UN Charter, the African Union Constitutive Act, and regional non-interference norms.

“Sudan calls on Kenya to cease all forms of support for terrorist militias, and reaffirm its respect for the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states,” the statement added.

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