Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s support for an inclusive, Sudanese-led peace process, warning that continued fighting is deepening the humanitarian crisis and threatening stability in the region.
Mudavadi said the Sudanese people had endured the effects of the conflict for more than three years, with families separated, communities displaced and millions facing disruptions to their lives.
He said women and children had borne a particularly heavy burden of the prolonged conflict, while continued fighting in areas such as Kordofan was worsening the humanitarian situation.
Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting on Joint Efforts for De-escalation and Supporting Inter-Sudanese Dialogue, Mudavadi said Kenya remained committed to supporting credible efforts aimed at ending the conflict through dialogue.
“The Sudanese people deserve peace, dignity and the opportunity to rebuild their country,” Mudavadi said.
He said accountability, reconciliation and national healing would be critical to securing a lasting settlement and helping Sudan recover from the effects of the war.
Mudavadi also acknowledged the efforts of international and regional partners involved in seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict, including the Quintet and the Quad.
“Kenya appreciates the sustained efforts of the Quintet, the Quad and international partners working to advance peace in Sudan,” he said.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary said Kenya would continue supporting initiatives that bring the warring sides closer to dialogue and a peaceful political settlement.
“A peaceful Sudan means a safer region and a stronger Africa,” Mudavadi said.
The Sudan conflict has created a major humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of humanitarian assistance, while fighting between rival forces continues to undermine efforts towards a political settlement.
