November 5, 2024 (KAMPALA) — A senior American diplomat issued a stern warning Monday about the perils of foreign intervention in the Sudanese conflict, cautioning that any influx of weapons, fighters, or training would have dire consequences for the country and the Horn of Africa. Speaking from Kampala, Tom Perriello, the U.S. special envoy to Sudan, urged neighbouring nations to act as peacemakers, not fire-starters. He expressed gratitude for their role in absorbing refugees but emphasized the need for responsible actions that promote stability and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. His comments follow accusations by the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.) that Egypt is providing military support to the Sudanese Armed Forces and reports that Eritrea is training fighters to join the conflict. Perriello expressed deep concern about recent atrocities committed by the R.S.F. in Al Jazeera state, which he said were well-documented. He underscored the U.S. commitment to holding perpetrators accountable, citing sanctions already imposed on individuals, including members of R.S.F. leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo’s family, and entities complicit in the violence. “We will continue to document these atrocities and support others in documenting them,” Perriello said. “We will continue to work with other partners to impose greater costs …

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