The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries and the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs have called on Sudan’s warring parties to immediately halt the violence, warning that continued fighting threatens civilians and could worsen the humanitarian crisis.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the ministers urged the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied armed groups to cease all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger residents of the strategic city of El-Obeid.
They also appealed to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and all other parties to the conflict to end hostilities without delay, facilitate safe and unhindered humanitarian access to affected populations, and return to genuine negotiations aimed at achieving a sustainable political solution.
The G7 and the EU reaffirmed their support for ongoing United Nations efforts to reduce tensions and prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
The ministers further called on the United Nations Security Council to extend the existing arms embargo on Darfur to cover the entire country, stressing that broader restrictions are necessary to stem the flow of weapons fueling the conflict and protect civilians.
The renewed appeal comes as Sudan continues to face one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to the prolonged conflict.
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The ministers further urged all external actors to immediately halt military, financial and other forms of support to the rival forces, warning that such assistance continues to prolong the war and worsen the suffering of millions of civilians.
Reaffirming their commitment to international justice, the G7 and the EU pledged to promote accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed during the conflict.
They also reiterated their support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, while backing the Sudanese people’s aspirations for peace, civilian democratic governance and long-term stability.
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