- Foreign CS Musalia Mudavadi championed Kenya’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Sudan conflict.
- Millions of Sudanese people are internally displaced or have become refugees in the neighboring countries.
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The international community has mobilised US$2 billion (Sh263bn) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan.
Civil war has killed thousands and displaced millions of people in the country.
The pledges, including one million dollars from President William Ruto on behalf of Kenya, were made during the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and the Neighbouring Countries.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi represented Kenya.
Mudavadi championed Kenya’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Sudan conflict and supported the international community’s call for sanctions on parties fueling the conflict for their vested interests.
"Kenya insists on immediate ceasefire as well as the opening of all borders and cross lines to enable rapid delivery of the much-needed humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people," a Communiqué issued from the conference read.
France, Germany and the European Union convened the gathering of foreign ministers, representatives of State, international and regional organisations and civil society.
It focused on finding solutions for sustainable peace in Sudan.
The participants expressed their grave concern about the worsening conflict and violation of human rights in Sudan and the impact of the crisis on the neighbouring countries.
In a declaration of principles, the delegates commended the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the neighbouring countries, including Kenya, for their relentless efforts for peace in Sudan.
They reiterated the call to the warring parties to cease hostilities and abide by the commitment from the Jeddah talks, co-facilitated by the AU and IGAD in May 2023, to protect Sudanese civilians from the conflict.
The meeting also urged foreign actors to stop providing armed or material support to the warring parties or engage in action that could heighten tensions and fuel the conflict.
It also recognised the urgent need for coordinated international mediation efforts and commitment to Sudan’s democratic process.
The United Nations was urged to use its offices for "consistent and unified diplomatic engagement" from all key actors within a “coherent mediation and pressure strategy and an inclusive consultative forum."
The Sudan crisis erupted in April 2023 following a violent power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Millions of Sudanese people are internally displaced or have become refugees in the neighboring countries.