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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2984(RSP))

On the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

B-10-2025-0542

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Ingeborg Ter Laak, Reinhold Lopatka, Michael Gahler

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This resolution condemns the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the serious violations of international law by all parties, and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered humanitarian access. It calls for accountability, an end to external interference, comprehensive arms embargoes, and increased EU humanitarian funding.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which continues to cause loss of life and poses a threat to regional stability.
  2. Condemns serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed by all parties to the conflict.
  3. Reaffirms Sudan's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.
  4. Stresses that the primary responsibility for ending the conflict rests with the RSF, SAF and their allies, and urges external actors to end arms supplies as per UN embargoes.
  5. Calls for an immediate end to external interference, including recruitment of mercenaries and military support to the RSF and allied militias.
  6. Demands immediate cessation of hostilities and calls for dialogue to establish a transition to civilian democratic governance.
  7. Calls for immediate, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access and an end to the weaponisation of aid.
  8. Expresses deep concern at the humanitarian catastrophe, including famine, and the effects of mass migration.
  9. Urges all parties to protect civilians, end sexual and gender-based violence, and allow cross-line and cross-border humanitarian access.
  10. Urges the Council and Commission to maintain and increase the EU's humanitarian commitment of EUR 273 million for Sudan and the region.
  11. Demands that perpetrators be held to account and calls for support for the expansion of the ICC's jurisdiction and an independent judicial mechanism.
  12. Calls for comprehensive arms embargoes and targeted sanctions on those responsible for international crimes.

Who is affected

  • The parties to the conflict in Sudan (SAF, RSF and allied militias) are called on to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian access.
  • External actors are urged to stop supplying arms, mercenaries or other support to the warring parties.
  • The EU and Member States are urged to maintain and increase humanitarian funding and support accountability mechanisms.
  • Neighbouring countries hosting Sudanese refugees are to receive support.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 273 million committed by the EU to the region, including EUR 161 million for Sudan.