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"content": "As regards the first parameter, which is whether the evidence tabled or submitted was from a source, which by parliamentary practice, is official and admissible. Upon accessing the URL https//www.cfr.org//global-conflict-tracker//conflict-power-struggle-sudan, it directs you to an article under the heading Civil War in Sudan by the Centre for Preventive Action, published on the website of the Council on Foreign Relations, CRF- CFR, and dated the 3rd October, 2024. Upon review of the URL referred to above, it indicates that CFR is a nonpartisan, independent national membership organisation, think-tank, educator and publisher, including of foreign affairs. It generates policy-relevant ideas and analysis, convenes experts and policymakers and promotes informed public discussion all to have an impact on the most consequential issues facing the United States and the world. The website appears to be the official website for CFR. There is no evidence to suggest the contrary that this document is accordingly admissible. Hon. Senators, the second parameter is, does the evidence relates to and verifies the claim that was made and for which a substantiation was required? The URL provided by Sen. Omtatah sought to substantiate who the Janjaweed Group is and whether the Janjaweed has an office in Kenya. In the first instance, the information on the URL illustrates the conflict in Sudan and the players involved. It also highlights the various efforts at mediation and conflict resolution by players such as the United Nations (UN) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The article refers to atrocities committed by the Janjaweed militia in Darfur and other parts of Sudan. It also makes further reference that RSF was created or has its roots in the Janjaweed militia. To this extent, the information satisfies the point of order by Senator Godfrey Osotsi on the need to know more about the Janjaweed . Hon. Senators, as regards the second part of Senator Osotsi's point of order, the article on the URL does not give any indication that the outfit has a base in Nairobi or has an office in Kenya, as alleged by Sen. Omtatah. Sen. Omtatah needed to substantiate his claim by either giving a physical or postal address where Janjaweed has established an office in Nairobi. This has neither been done by the Senator nor has it been indicated in the article submitted for substantiation. Accordingly, I find and rule that the claim by Sen. Omtatah that the Janjaweed has an office in Nairobi has not been substantiated. In accordance with my findings and the failure to meet the threshold of substantiation pursuant to Standing Order No.105(2), I direct the Senator to withdraw the remarks he made on Wednesday, the 19th of February, 2025 and apologise. Hon. Senators, related to the process of substantiation required of Sen. Okiya Omtatah on this matter, having reviewed the HANSARD of the proceedings of Wednesday, 19th of February, 2025, afternoon sitting, the Senator made the following utterances- “Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is shameful that you can stand there and read a sanitised version of events. Very many Senators contributed to that Motion and unless you give a correct record of what happened, I am not going to be invited into that murky bubble in which you want this House to exist. I will not.” The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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