The European Union has called on the warring parties in Sudan to resume negotiations aimed at achieving an immediate and lasting ceasefire. The EU also emphasized the need for a permanent United Nations presence in Darfur, western Sudan, to monitor and support the implementation of any peace agreement.
In a statement released Friday evening, the EU affirmed its commitment to working with international partners to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and to find a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the ongoing conflict. The statement highlighted the EU’s intention to support dialogue between Sudanese civilian political groups, in close collaboration with the African Union and other relevant bodies involved in addressing the crisis.
The EU urged both sides of the conflict to take concrete measures to protect civilians, uphold international humanitarian law, and ensure the immediate, unhindered, and unconditional access of humanitarian aid, in full compliance with international humanitarian law. The statement stressed that humanitarian organizations should not be subjected to administrative fees or taxes. It further called for the expedited issuance and renewal of visas and travel permits for humanitarian personnel, as well as the prevention of arbitrary expulsion of aid workers.
The United Nations has previously stated that Sudan is currently facing its largest humanitarian crisis due to the ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023. The fighting has displaced millions and created dire conditions for civilians, with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies reported across the country. The EU’s call for renewed negotiations and increased humanitarian access reflects growing international concern over the escalating crisis and its devastating impact on the Sudanese population. The EU aims to play a constructive role in facilitating a peaceful resolution and providing essential support to those affected by the conflict.
