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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2595(RSP))

On severe political, humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, in particular the sexual violence and child rape

B-10-2025-0185

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Catarina Vieira, Maria Ohisalo, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Rasmus Nordqvist, Ville Niinistö, Erik Marquardt, Mounir Satouri

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Parliament condemns widespread sexual violence in Sudan, especially by Rapid Support Forces and allies, and demands accountability and protection for civilians. It urges increased funding, support for UN and local responders, deployment of a protection mission, targeted sanctions, and expansion of the arms embargo. It also calls for action against states violating the embargo and for stronger efforts to protect women's and children's rights globally.

Key points

  1. Condemns in the strongest terms widespread sexual violence against women and girls across Sudan, particularly by Rapid Support Forces and allies in Darfur, Khartoum, South Kordofan, and Gezira state.
  2. Urges the Commission, Member States, and international community to increase and expedite funding for civilian protection initiatives and support UN and local responders.
  3. Calls on Member States to encourage the UN, African Union, and regional organizations to support deployment of a robust mission to protect civilians and monitor human rights violations.
  4. Demands accountability for all perpetrators; urges support for ICC investigation into Darfur crimes and the UN Fact Finding Mission.
  5. Urges the Council to adopt targeted measures against entities and commanders responsible for serious violations, including named RSF and SAF leaders.
  6. Urges the Commission and HRVP to condemn and act against states violating the arms embargo on Darfur, including the UAE, and support expanding the embargo to all of Sudan.
  7. Calls on the EU and Member States to strengthen efforts to protect women's and children's rights and gender equality as human rights.

Who is affected

  • Women and girls in Sudan, particularly those at risk of sexual violence and child rape.
  • Perpetrators of sexual violence, including RSF and SAF commanders, face potential sanctions and prosecution.
  • States violating the arms embargo on Darfur, such as the UAE, may face action.

Figures and deadlines

  • 12.1 million people at risk of rape and other gender-based violence in Sudan.
  • At least 221 rape cases against children since 2024, with youngest survivors aged one.