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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2799(RSP))

On the threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan

B-10-2026-0359

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Marit Maij

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The resolution condemns the escalating conflict in El-Obeid, Sudan, urging the RSF to lift the siege and all parties to uphold international humanitarian law, end attacks on civilians, and support a ceasefire and political process. It calls on the EU to support accountability, sanction arms embargo violators, increase humanitarian aid, engage in diplomacy, and consider listing the RSF as a terrorist organization.

Key points

  1. Urges the RSF and allied groups to lift the siege on El-Obeid.
  2. Urges warring parties to uphold international humanitarian law, end attacks on civilians including sexual violence, ensure humanitarian access, agree to a ceasefire, cooperate with an African Union-led protection force, and commit to a civilian-led political process.
  3. Calls on the EU to support accountability mechanisms and press for expanding ICC jurisdiction to the whole of Sudan.
  4. Condemns external interference, urges all countries including the UAE to respect the UN arms embargo, and calls for EU sanctions on violators and expansion of the embargo to all of Sudan.
  5. Calls for increased EU humanitarian resources for Sudan and neighboring refugee camps, including support for child protection and survivors of sexual violence.
  6. Calls for EU direct diplomacy with the RSF and their benefactors and targeted sanctions on those responsible for abuses, including RSF commanders.
  7. Reiterates the call on the Council to evaluate whether the RSF meets criteria for the EU terrorist list.

Who is affected

  • The RSF and allied groups are urged to lift the siege and comply with humanitarian law.
  • The EU is called on to support accountability, sanction violators, increase aid, and engage diplomatically.
  • The UAE and other countries are urged to respect the arms embargo and stop fueling the conflict.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 33 million people require aid, 19 million face acute hunger, and 13 million have been displaced.