BRUSSELS — The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated as a terrorist organization, while demanding stronger international action over alleged violations committed during Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
The resolution urges the European Union and international partners to consider formally listing the RSF as a terrorist group, citing allegations of widespread abuses, attacks on civilians, and violations of international humanitarian law during the war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
European lawmakers also called for the establishment of an independent international investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by all parties to the conflict. They urged greater accountability measures to ensure those responsible for serious violations face justice.
The parliament further called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expand its jurisdiction to cover all of Sudan, allowing investigations into alleged atrocities across the country rather than being limited to specific regions.
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating conflict since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the RSF and the SAF. The war has caused thousands of deaths, displaced millions of people, and triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with widespread reports of civilian suffering, food insecurity, and destruction of infrastructure.
The RSF has faced international accusations of abuses, particularly in Darfur, including attacks targeting civilians and ethnic communities. The group has denied many of the allegations and has accused its opponents of committing violations as well.
The European Parliament’s resolution reflects growing international pressure for accountability and a political solution to end the conflict. Lawmakers emphasized that humanitarian access must be protected and called on all parties to respect international law and work toward a negotiated settlement.
The move comes as diplomatic efforts continue to push for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to Sudan’s war, which has destabilized the region and created millions of refugees and internally displaced people.
