[commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces refuses the President of Kenya to serve as Chairman of the Quartet Commission on the Sudan] Bourhane, Chairman of the Sudan sovereignty Commission and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, sent a message to the rotating Chairman of the East African Intergovernmental Organization for Development (IGAD) and President Guelleh of Djibouti on the 15th local time to reject President Ruto of Kenya as Chairman of the Quartet Committee on the Sudan. Bourhane said that Kenya is not neutral in the armed conflict in Sudan, but has a close relationship with the rapid support force. Bourhane also reiterated his support for IGAD's mediation initiative to achieve peace in Sudan.