Kenya risks diplomatic, economic sanctions due to documents scandal, experts warn

A US-based global human rights organisation is now calling on the international community to hold Kenya accountable for issuing passports to people linked to Sudan’s RSF...

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Kenya faces severe international repercussions, including diplomatic and economic sanctions, due to allegations of issuing passports to individuals linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

A U.S.-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is demanding accountability from Kenya for its alleged role in aiding the RSF's sanctions evasion.
Security experts warn that this scandal could significantly damage Kenya's international standing and lead to stricter screening for Kenyan passport holders globally, impacting ordinary citizens.
Concerns have also been raised about the issuance of Kenyan identification documents to individuals from Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo through questionable means, suggesting a systemic failure.

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