European Union Rejects Partitioning Sudan, Calls for Immediate End to War

Brussels – Sudanhorizon

The European Union on Wednesday rejected any unilateral attempt to establish a parallel authority in Sudan that could lead to the country’s division, stressing that preserving Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, and preventing the conflict from escalating into a broader regional war, are top priorities for the international community.

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, said in a statement marking three years since the outbreak of war that the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and affiliated militias is depriving the Sudanese people of the aspirations of the 2018 revolution. She called on all parties to engage in negotiations aimed at achieving an immediate and lasting ceasefire.

The EU also urged external actors to refrain from fueling the conflict and announced its support for expanding the United Nations arms embargo to cover the entire country, rather than being limited to Darfur. It further called for expanding the mandate of the International Criminal Court to prosecute those responsible for serious violations and systematic sexual violence.

The statement warned that continued obstruction of humanitarian aid delivery and the targeting of relief workers and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and may amount to “war crimes.” It noted that international donors pledged €1.5 billion at the Berlin conference, with the EU and its member states contributing approximately €812 million to address the risks of famine and displacement.

The EU emphasized that restoring the legitimacy of the Sudanese state can only be achieved through an independent, representative civilian political process. It also expressed support for the joint appeal issued by the five-party mechanism led by the African Union to end the conflict, while commending the role played by emergency response rooms and local aid groups under the current conditions.

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