LONDON, UK – Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has called on the international community to consider imposing sanctions on Sudanese leaders obstructing humanitarian aid amidst the country’s ongoing conflict.
Speaking at the London-Sudan Conference on April 15, 2025, Mudavadi appealed for stronger action against those preventing vital aid from reaching vulnerable Sudanese populations, highlighting the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in the war-torn country.
The conflict in Sudan, which has now entered its third year, has led to the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, with millions suffering from forced displacements and extreme conditions.
Mudavadi expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths and violence that have disproportionately affected civilians, particularly women and children.
“We need to begin pressurizing or sanctioning and declaring clear consequences for those who continue to obstruct the work of humanitarian agencies,” Mudavadi said, emphasizing the urgency of tackling the humanitarian crisis head-on.
Mudavadi painted a grim picture of the ongoing situation, noting that while the military factions in Sudan appear to believe a military solution is still possible, the human cost of the conflict is growing every day.
He pointed out the lack of protection for civilians, with many falling victim to indiscriminate attacks, sexual violence, and abuse.
He specifically drew attention to the areas outside the control of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), where humanitarian aid is even more restricted, urging the international community to increase coordinated pressure on Sudanese leaders to allow aid to flow freely.
Kenya’s Role in the Peace Process Mudavadi took the opportunity to highlight Kenya’s proactive role in facilitating dialogue between Sudanese stakeholders, stressing that the country had not only hosted key peace talks but also played an instrumental role in convening urgent meetings under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
“On 17th April 2023, just three days after hostilities broke out in Khartoum, Kenya worked through IGAD to convene urgent meetings at the heads-of-state level. We have consistently advocated for a Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned political process as the most sustainable path forward,” Mudavadi stated.
Kenya’s diplomatic efforts have included hosting Sudanese leaders, such as General al-Burhan, President of the Sudan Sovereignty Council, and Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to discuss peace and stability.
Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya’s approach has consistently adhered to the UN Charter and the AU Constitutive Act, upholding the principles of sovereignty and non-interference.
“We are not in support of dismembering Sudan or its balkanization. We advocate for a unified Sudan, where the voices of all Sudanese people are heard in a democratic process,” Mudavadi explained.
Mudavadi also touched on the challenges faced by Sudanese peace efforts, stating that partial negotiations and fragmented peace initiatives only lead to partial solutions.
He urged the international community to consolidate peace efforts into a single, African-led process supported by global partners.
A Unified Global Response Mudavadi called for the consolidation of various peace tracks into one coordinated process, preferably under the leadership of the African Union, with strong backing from IGAD and the United Nations.
Kenya and the United States remain committed to advancing peace and stability in Sudan.Held talks with a U.S. delegation led by Peter Lord, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan. We focused on the urgent need to fast-track the peace process and
He underscored the importance of the international community’s support to address the root causes of the conflict and pave the way for long-term peace.
He praised the organizers of the London-Sudan Conference for bringing greater global attention to the situation, stressing that the international community must remain steadfast in its support for Sudan’s humanitarian needs, especially regarding internal displacement, civilian protection, and the broader regional impact on neighboring countries like Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Mudavadi concluded his remarks by reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to facilitating regional peace and working with global stakeholders to end the Sudan conflict.
He also expressed gratitude to UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, David Lammy, for inviting him to the conference and for continuing to raise awareness on the urgent situation in Sudan.
“We welcome all efforts aimed at pacifying Sudan, but we must also work toward a unified, coordinated response that puts Sudanese-led peace efforts at the forefront,” Mudavadi said, reaffirming Kenya’s unwavering commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region.
