Sudan's military-led government has recalled its ambassador from Kenya, in protest at Nairobi's hosting of meetings aimed at forming a rival Sudanese government backed by the Rapid Support Forces.

Sudan's state news agency SUNA reported that the move is a retaliation over Kenya hosting RSF rebels, what Sudan views as a hostile move against its sovereignty.

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s foreign ministry said Wednesday it is ready to support peace efforts in Sudan, a day after Khartoum accused Kenya of violating its sovereignty by hosting a meeting of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Force, RSF, in the capital, Nairobi.

Sudan’s Foreign Ministry recalled its ambassador from Kenya for consultations in response to meetings in Nairobi aimed at forming a Sudanese government backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The development is part of a growing diplomatic dispute,

The general secretariat of the League of Arab States voiced deep concern and strongly condemned any actions that could undermine Sudan’s unity or risk its division, warning of the potential repercussions for the country’s stability and the wider region.

Sudan accuses Kenya of ‘embracing and encouraging conspiracy’ to establish RSF-led government - Anadolu Ajansı

Kenya on Wednesday rejected Sudan’s accusations that it is supporting a parallel government and fueling conflict, saying it is committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis. Sudan’s foreign ministry  Tuesday accused Kenya of hosting a meeting of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied political factions,

Sudan has, for the second time, recalled its ambassador from Kenya protesting Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government. A statement on Thursday January 20 from Sudan’s Foreign Ministry revealed that Ambassador Kamal Jabara was summoned “for consultations” in response to Kenya hosting meetings involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its allies,