Kenya’s arms in Sudan: Leaders and Kenyans demand answers
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Kenyan-branded ammunition in Sudan’s war-ravaged capital, Khartoum,raising serious questions about Kenya’s potential role in a conflict that has devastated the country.
A joint investigation called 'Brothers in Arms' has revealed that ammunition belonging to Kenya's Ministry of Defence was found in depots that were previously held by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
This has raised serious questions about Kenya's involvement in the ongoing civil war.
Kenya now faces potential international repercussions, including violations of arms embargoes and sanctions.
The UN, the US and the African Union have all expressed grave concerns about Kenya's shifting role, from that of a regional peacemaker to that of an enabler of the conflict.
Revelations that Kenya’s military arsenal is being used in the Sudan civil war have sparked intense debate online and offline, with leaders and the public calling for a public inquiry and accountability.
The exposé, "Brothers in Arms," a joint investigation by the Nation and Bellingcat revealed crates of ammunition belonging to Kenya's Ministry of Defence in deports formerly owned by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum.
