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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2505(RSP))

On the threat of famine following the spread of conflict in Sudan

B-9-2024-0072

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Pedro Marques, Carina Ohlsson

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Parliament's resolution condemns the violence in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the resulting food crisis. It calls for an end to hostilities, unfettered humanitarian access, more EU emergency funding, and targeted sanctions.

Key points

  1. Parliament strongly condemns the continuing violence between rival armed factions in Sudan, human rights violations and widespread sexual violence, and deplores RSF attacks on civilians in West Darfur targeting the Massalit community.
  2. It calls on all parties to immediately end hostilities, halt attacks on infrastructure and humanitarian assistance, and permit unfettered humanitarian access throughout the country.
  3. It calls for the resumption of negotiations for a peace agreement and fully supports all regional and international efforts in this regard.
  4. It calls on the EU and its member states to increase emergency funding for the humanitarian response in refugee camps and throughout West Darfur and neighbouring countries.
  5. It underlines the need for specific support for protection, care, treatment and support mechanisms for survivors of sexual violence.
  6. It calls for the EU to impose targeted sanctions on those responsible for serious human rights abuses.
  7. It calls for action at the UN Security Council to sanction violations of the UN arms embargo on Darfur and to expand this throughout the country.

Who is affected

  • The EU and its member states, which are asked to increase emergency funding and impose targeted sanctions.
  • Parties to the conflict in Sudan, which are called on to end hostilities and allow humanitarian access.
  • Survivors of sexual violence, for whom specific support mechanisms are requested.
  • Those responsible for serious human rights abuses, who are targeted for EU sanctions.

Figures and deadlines

  • 20 million people affected by acute food insecurity, corresponding to 42% of the population.
  • 5.8 million people internally displaced.
  • Around 12,000 people killed in the conflict.
  • Gezira's and Northern State's food production provides 22% of Sudan's total wheat.
  • RSF looted up to a month's worth of humanitarian supplies, supplying up to 1.5 million people.
  • EUR 126.4 million of humanitarian assistance mobilised by the European Commission in 2023.