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The Government of Sudan has strongly condemned remarks made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s First Son and Chief of Defence Forces.
The comments, posted on platform X (formerly Twitter), involved threats to capture the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, once Donald Trump assumed office as President of the United States.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the tweets "reckless and irresponsible," labelling them as a clear violation of international law and norms governing state relations.
The Sudanese government demanded an official apology from Uganda, stressing that such remarks posed a threat to regional stability.
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Violation of International Norms
The Sudanese government in a statement from its Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment over what it described as an utterance that "displays an incredible level of disrespect for international law, the ethos of interstate relations, and the principles of mutual respect."
The statement continued that such threats defied the United Nations Charter and the African Union's Constitutive Act, which are fundamental to maintaining peace and security across the continent.
The Ministry also noted that public figures, especially those holding high military positions, should demonstrate discipline and consider the impact of their words carefully.
Sudan’s statement called the tweets a "complete departure" from the expected conduct for someone in Muhoozi’s position.
There was no comment yet from the Ugandan government about the diplomatic impasse.
A Repeat of Past Controversy
This isn't the first time General Muhoozi has faced backlash for his controversial comments on social media.
In January 2022, President Yoweri Museveni was forced to apologise to Kenya on behalf of his son after a series of tweets jokingly suggesting that Uganda could invade the neighbouring country.
The remarks caused uproar, prompting President Museveni to acknowledge that such comments were inappropriate and violated the principles of good neighbourliness.
At that time, Museveni removed his son from his post as the commander of Uganda's land forces, though he was quickly promoted to a general.
The Ugandan president also emphasised the importance of respecting the sovereignty of neighbouring countries and the international mechanisms designed to address such matters.
Sudan Demands Global Condemnation
The Sudanese government is now urging not only Uganda but also regional and international organisations, including the African Union, to condemn Muhoozi's latest remarks.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that the statements were not merely a diplomatic misstep but a dangerous provocation that threatened the dignity of Africans and could undermine peace efforts across the region.