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Severe political, humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, in particular sexual violence and child rape
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 13 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 13 March 2025
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
The text, version by version
Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0037/2025 13 March 2025 ✦ The European Parliament resolution on the crisis in Sudan condemns the conflict and its humanitarian impact, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability for war crimes, including sexual violence against children.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0175/2025 12 March 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns attacks on civilians and sexual violence in Sudan, urges an arms embargo, and calls for humanitarian access and support for survivors.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution addresses the severe crisis in Sudan, condemning violence by both warring parties, especially sexual violence and atrocities against Christians, and calls for regional refugee placement and an externalisation of asylum policy.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the violence and human rights violations in Sudan, especially sexual violence and child rape, and calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0188/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the violence and sexual violence in Sudan's conflict, urges an end to hostilities and attacks on civilians, and calls for humanitarian access and support for survivors.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0189/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution addresses the severe crisis in Sudan, condemning human rights violations and urging all parties to cease hostilities, ensure humanitarian access, and stop sexual violence against children.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0185/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns widespread sexual violence in Sudan, especially by Rapid Support Forces and allies, and demands accountability and protection for civilians.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns systematic rapes in Sudan, especially against children, and calls for international mechanisms to investigate and document sexual violence, ensuring accountability for perpetrators from both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The versions differ only in formal points: a decimal separator is corrected. see the changes →
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Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 13 March 2025 Plenary voteSitting of 13 March 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0185/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0188/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0189/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2025📄 Adopted text TA10-0037/2025Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 575 Against 7 Abstained 35
Final vote — text as a whole at 12:09 · 93% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 12 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 3AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedRejectedRejectedAdopted6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0175/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0185/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0186/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0187/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0188/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0189/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0190/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 12 March 2025 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
- 12 March 2025 2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.