William Ruto
As the conflict in Sudan enters its third year, we must grasp its impact on the people of Sudan, neighboring states—including Kenya—and the broader region. There should be no doubt that the risks of protracted conflict and humanitarian disaster compel us to pursue a comprehensive peace. This peace must end the suffering of the Sudanese, restore the country to a path of realizing its immense potential, and reinforce stability in our shared neighborhood.
First, it is critical to recognize that the Sudanese conflict has triggered a humanitarian catastrophe of alarming severity, scale, and duration. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost, and millions of livelihoods have vanished. Over 10 million Sudanese—20 percent of the population—are currently displaced from their homes. Many of these displaced people have sought refuge in Kenya and other nearby countries. This influx puts intense pressure on fragile states such as Chad, South Sudan, and Libya, all of which must now contend with significant resource constraints and vulnerabilities.
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