Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) said the EU and its member states should urgently consider sanctioning those responsible for ongoing human rights abuses in Sudan.
Altaghyeer: Agencies
The MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution condemning the continued fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Force (RSF) with 477 votes in favour, 3 against and 43 abstentions.
The Parliament said the EU and its member states should urgently consider sanctioning those responsible for ongoing human rights abuses in Sudan through the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.
The Parlianent strongly condemned the continued fighting between the SAF and the RSF along with the conflict’s numerous violations of international humanitarian law, including the disruption of humanitarian aid, the recruitment of children and the deliberate targeting of civilians.
The resolution urged all sides to immediately cease the military hostilities that are responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians, and to negotiate a peace agreement.
MEPs called on the EU and its member states to support efforts to ensure that a civilian-led government will be established through a series of democratic reforms after a peace agreement is reached.
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