On the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
B-10-2025-0539
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Nela Riehl, Maria Ohisalo, Ville Niinistö, Benedetta Scuderi, Catarina Vieira, Saskia Bricmont, Erik Marquardt, Katrin Langensiepen, Mounir Satouri, Anna Cavazzini
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Parliament condemns atrocities by the RSF and other parties in Sudan, calls for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and accountability for war crimes.¶¶¶ It urges the EU to designate the RSF as a terrorist organisation, freeze EU-UAE free trade negotiations, and stop arms sales to the UAE due to its support for the RSF.¶¶¶ It demands increased funding for humanitarian aid, protection of civilians, and support for survivors of sexual violence, while calling for the expansion of the UN arms embargo and ICC jurisdiction.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns in the strongest terms all atrocities committed by the RSF, including mass killings, rape, sexual slavery, torture, and starvation as a method of warfare.¶
- Deplores the lack of international response to the RSF's extrajudicial killings and other violations in El Fasher and elsewhere.¶
- Expresses grave concern that RSF crimes in El Fasher may constitute genocide, and calls on the EU and Member States to prevent genocide under the Genocide Convention.¶¶
- Condemns violations by both the RSF and the SAF, including sexual violence, attacks on hospitals, and blocking of humanitarian aid.¶
- Welcomes EU restrictive measures against RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, and calls for more sanctions and asset freezes on those implicated in war crimes.¶
- Calls on the VP/HR and Council to initiate steps to designate the RSF as a terrorist organisation under EU law.¶
- Calls for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, restoration of communication services, and facilitation of agricultural trade.¶¶¶
- Calls for protection of activists, human rights defenders, and journalists, and for increased diplomatic pressure on both warring parties.¶¶
- Calls for comprehensive humanitarian access negotiations and increased funding for UNFPA to support rape victims.¶¶
- Calls for accountability mechanisms, including support for the ICC investigation and expansion of its jurisdiction to all of Sudan.¶¶¶
- Calls for strict enforcement of the UN arms embargo on Darfur, its expansion to the whole country, and an end to arms supplies to the UAE.¶¶¶
- Calls for freezing EU-UAE FTA negotiations and addressing RSF financing in dialogues with the UAE.¶¶
Who is affected
- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are called on to cease attacks and cooperate with accountability mechanisms.¶¶
- The United Arab Emirates is urged to stop supplying arms to the RSF and faces potential trade consequences.¶¶
- EU Member States are called on to stop arms sales to the UAE and increase humanitarian funding.¶¶
- Neighbouring states are urged to open borders to Sudanese refugees, and Egypt is specifically mentioned regarding treatment of refugees.¶¶
- Sudanese civilians, especially women and girls, and ethnic groups like the Masalit, are targeted for protection and support.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- over 13 million people displaced¶
- some 25 million facing extreme hunger
- over 500 days siege of El Fasher¶
- 26 October 2025: RSF took El Fasher
- more than 12 million people at risk of rape and gender-based violence¶
- 460 patients and companions killed in hospital attack¶
- more than 6 000 pregnant women left without maternal care
- only one in four facilities offering clinical support to rape victims is functional¶