The European Parliament approved this Thursday a resolution in which it censures the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed within the framework of the civil war in Sudan and, specifically, denounces the "atrocities" attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the siege of the city of El Obeid. The institution calls on the European Union to toughen its stance against those responsible, increase the sanctions regime, and strengthen humanitarian aid destined for the African country.
The text, supported by 476 votes in favor, 28 against, and 96 abstentions, expresses its "strongest condemnation" of "the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sudan." The resolution highlights the "atrocities" perpetrated in the ongoing siege of El Obeid by the RSF, which have been facing the regular Sudanese Army since April 2023.
MEPs urge the EU to intensify humanitarian assistance to Sudan, with direct funding for local organizations operating on the ground. They also emphasize the urgency of establishing humanitarian corridors to facilitate both the evacuation of the civilian population and the safe arrival of essential supplies.
In parallel, the European Parliament maintains that the Union must adopt a firmer line and impose sanctions on "those responsible for attacks against civilians and external facilitators." At this point, the text explicitly names the Emirati private security company Global Security Services Group, "for violating the United Nations arms embargo."
The resolution also calls for the RSF to be included in the European list of terrorist organizations and for their leaders and other involved parties to be brought to justice. It also reiterates the need for an independent investigation into alleged war crimes and proposes that the International Criminal Court extend its jurisdiction to the entire Sudanese territory.
With a view to ending the conflict, the European Parliament urges the warring parties to "end attacks against the civilian population, including sexual violence, as well as the resulting famine." The text condemns "all foreign interference that fuels the conflict and demands that countries cease any support for the RSF, particularly through the supply of weapons."