On the Threat of War Crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian Law and the human Rights Situation in El-Obeid, Sudan
B-10-2026-0357
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Isabel Serra Sánchez
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This resolution condemns attacks on civilians and infrastructure in El-Obeid and across Sudan, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, civilian protection, and unrestricted humanitarian access.¶ It demands independent investigations into alleged violations, supports universal jurisdiction and ICC action, and calls for accountability for all parties, including external actors.¶¶ It denounces external support for the warring parties, especially UAE networks aiding the RSF, and urges the EU to impose restrictive measures and strengthen due diligence on Sudanese gold.¶¶ It calls for a UN arms embargo across Sudan, rejects unlawful deportations of Sudanese people, and urges increased humanitarian aid and debt cancellation.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in El-Obeid and throughout Sudan, and calls for an immediate nationwide ceasefire, protection of civilians, and unrestricted humanitarian access.¶
- Strongly supports African Union and regional efforts for a Sudanese-owned peace process with civil society at its core, insisting Sudan's future must be led by civilians.¶
- Calls for independent international investigations into all alleged violations of international law by all parties, including the role of external actors, and demands full accountability.¶
- Supports universal jurisdiction for prosecution in EU member states, calls on the EU to support the ICC's investigation in Darfur, ensure cooperation, and extend its mandate to the whole country.¶
- Condemns external actors fuelling the conflict, particularly denounces UAE-based networks that facilitated weapons, dual-use items, financing, logistics, and conflict-gold laundering for the RSF.¶
- Urges the Council and the EEAS to address RSF financing linked to the UAE and propose restrictive measures against entities enabling RSF abuses; calls for strengthened due diligence on Sudanese gold and raw materials entering the EU.¶
- Calls for all countries to institute and enforce a UN arms embargo across all of Sudan and ensure accountability for violations of the Darfur arms embargo.¶
- Rejects unlawful deportations of Sudanese people by Egyptian authorities, including where EU-funded security forces are involved; calls on neighbouring states to uphold non-refoulement and urges EU member states to refrain from returns and provide safe pathways.¶
- Deplores inadequate international response and calls on the EU and member states to increase humanitarian assistance, cancel Sudan's external debt, respect sovereignty, and prioritise civilian protection.¶
Who is affected
- Civilians in El-Obeid and throughout Sudan, who are threatened by attacks and humanitarian crisis.¶
- External actors, especially UAE-based networks, that support the RSF and may face restrictive measures.¶¶
- Sudanese people seeking refuge, who are protected from unlawful deportation and should receive safe pathways.¶
- EU member states and institutions, called on to impose measures, provide aid, and support investigations.¶¶¶