Africa Will Not Entertain Military Rule in Sudan - President Ruto

President William Ruto has affirmed that the African continent will not entertain military rule in Sudan. 

In a statement to the newsrooms on Tuesday, May 2, Ruto noted that the situation in Sudan continues to concern neighbours and friends as well as the international community. 

"The era of military rule and dictatorship is behind us. We want to send a clear signal to our brothers in Sudan that this continent will not entertain any military rule in Sudan," President Ruto said. 

He added, "Our message to the generals in Sudan is clear and unequivocal, they have no business whatsoever destroying the hard-earned years of developing Sudan. The bombing of buildings, hospitals, and infrastructure is unacceptable." 

The Head of State noted that civilians both Sudanese and other foreign nationals had been caught in the crossfire. 

"Critical installations housing important national institutions have been destroyed in the fighting, while civilians, both Sudanese as well as foreign nationals, have been caught in the cross-fire. More essential infrastructure has fallen to destruction, leading to the disruption of vital services and essential supply chains," Ruto stated. 

President Ruto said that Kenya would support the UN agencies and their activities, particularly efforts to alleviate the impact of the conflict and facilitate the movement of people to safety.

Fighting between the two factions (Sudan army chief General Abdel Fattah Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Commander General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo) has entered the third week.

As a result of the fighting, United Nations estimates that more than 500 civilians have been killed with over 5000 injured.