Amid Regional Diplomatic Furor, Sudan's Paramilitaries Forge a Rival Government
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The Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), involved in Sudan's civil war, signed a charter in Nairobi to create a parallel government in controlled areas, seeking peace after two years of devastating conflict. Critics warn the agreement may lead to more fragmentation in Sudan, while diplomatic tensions have escalated between Sudan and Kenya. The Sudanese military accused Kenya of hostility, recalling its ambassador. In Kenya, public backlash has mounted against President Ruto for engaging with R.S.F. leaders, associated with war crimes, raising concerns about complicity in atrocities against Sudanese civilians.
The Rapid Support Forces signed a political charter to create a parallel government, raising concerns about further fragmentation and potential escalation of the Sudanese civil war.
Critics denounce the agreement as an audacious gamble and warn that it could deepen divides in Sudan, complicating the already dire humanitarian crisis.
Kenya's diplomatic engagement with the R.S.F. has sparked a significant backlash, leading Sudan's military government to accuse Kenya of supporting genocide, which resulted in Kenya's ambassador being recalled.
Public condemnation in Kenya of the talks highlights the perception of President Ruto's actions as a political blunder, with accusations of complicity in atrocities against the Sudanese.
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