United States impose measures on Sudan for its use of chemical weapons
Following a 15-day Congressional notification period, the United States will impose sanctions on Sudan, including restrictions on U.S. exports to…
Chad and Sudan crisis: EU Commission announces €282.5m in humanitarian aid
The EU Commission has announced today €282.5 million in EU humanitarian aid to address the needs of the most vulnerable…
Sudan: EU Council adds four individuals to sanctions for threatening peace and security
The EU Council today approved additional restrictive measures against four individuals, in view of the gravity of the situation in Sudan, where continuous…
Sudan: EEAS statement on the report of the International Fact-Finding Mission
The EU commends the work of the UNHRC established Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, which recently issued a…
Sudan: Council lists 6 individuals for undermining stability and political transition
The EU Council adopted restrictive measures today against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 22 April 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine in a joint session gathering both EU Ministers…
Sudan: EU commits €896m in total humanitarian and development funding
The European Commission's funding will be channelled via humanitarian organisations to the most vulnerable in need suffering from consequences of…
Sudan conflict: Statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
One year into the conflict, the EU recalls its strong appeal on the warring parties for an immediate and durable…
UK to nearly double aid for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens
This will include funding to UNICEF which will provide emergency and life-saving food assistance to support people particularly in hard-to…
Sweden allocates SEK120m for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through WFP
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…
EU, France and Germany announce International Humanitarian Conference to support Sudan
Today, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič will deliver opening remarks at a Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) held in Brussels in preparation…
Sudan: Norway’s statement on humanitarian access
The border between Chad and Sudan has been one of the most important entry points for humanitarian assistance the past…
Sudan: Joint Statement by EU HR Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on the ban on cross-border assistance from Chad
We strongly condemn the recent ban by the Sudanese de facto authorities on the delivery of cross-border humanitarian assistance from…
EU provides initial €171m in humanitarian aid for Greater Horn of Africa region
People in the Horn of Africa are facing mounting humanitarian needs as the region is plagued by multiple conflicts, climate…
Sudan: EU Council adds six entities to EU sanctions list
Among the entities listed are two companies involved in the manufacture of weapons and vehicles for the SAF (Defense Industries…
Finland to provide humanitarian aid to crisis areas
The power struggle in Sudan, which began in spring 2023, has led to a rapid increase in humanitarian needs both…
Norway: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan
Norway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern…
Sweden scales up support to civilian population in Sudan
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is providing an additional SEK 149 million to the civilian population…
EU organises Air Bridge flight for those in need in Sudan
A latest EU Humanitarian Air Bridge (HAB) flight transporting supplies for humanitarian partners UNICEF, Emergency and Relief International, has delivered…
Norway: Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan
Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks…
UN Security Council: UK on the fragile security situation in Abyei, Sudan
The UK welcomes the mediation efforts by the Government of South Sudan to address tensions between the Ngok Dinka and…
EU allocates more than €26m in additional humanitarian aid to East Africa
The Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes regions continue to face multiple and overlapping humanitarian crises, aggravated by conflict…
Norwegian Government: Statement on Sudan
Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance. The Troika…
Switzerland provides funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries
The humanitarian situation in Sudan has deteriorated significantly amid the ongoing fighting. More than 5.3 million people have fled their…
Norway/UN: Interactive dialogue with the UN HC for Human Rights oral update on Sudan
Norway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral…
UN Security Council: UK calls for collective international action to end the bloodshed in Sudan
In urban areas, civilians are trapped without access to food, water, or basic services due to continued aerial bombardments, largely,…
UK Minister for Africa on recent atrocities in Sudan
The UK is extremely concerned by the growing body of evidence of serious atrocities against civilians being committed in Sudan.…
UN: Rape by Sudan’s RSF militia used to ‘punish and terrorise’ warn rights experts
Sudan’s continuing military showdown has had “massive humanitarian consequences” including allegations that some fighters from the powerful and long-standing RSF…
Sudan: Humanitarians warn conflict violates basic human rights
After four months of war in Sudan, UN humanitarians on Tuesday called for action to be taken to end the…
UN Security Council: UK on humanitarian access in Sudan
The humanitarian impacts are made worse by credible evidence to suggest serious violations of International Humanitarian Law by both the…
Norwegian Government on atrocities in Darfur, Sudan
We call on all parties to immediately cease attacks and prevent the further spread of fighting. Those responsible must be…
Sudan conflict displaces nearly four million: UN migration agency
Conflict in Sudan has forced nearly four million people to flee their homes in a little over 100 days, the…
Sudan: EU HRVP Borrell on the ongoing conflict
The European Union is appalled by the brutality and total disregard shown by the warrying parties towards civilians in the…
Sudan: EU Council Spokesperson on the killings in West Darfur
The European Union joins the UN High Commissioner for Human rights in condemning the killing in West Darfur of at…
UK: Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan
The Department of State hosted special envoys from Norway and the United Kingdom June 21-22 to discuss as members of…
Sudan: EU commits €190m in additional humanitarian and development aid
Convened by the EU, the United Nations, Egypt, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Africa Union, the pledging event held…
Sudan: EEAS Spokesperson on the extension or UNITAM’s mandate
Human rights violations are being monitored and documented and those responsible will be held accountable.
UN agencies warn of rising hunger risk in 18 ‘hotspots’
FAO and WFP warned hunger is set to worsen in 18 “hotspots” worldwide including Sudan, where fighting is putting people…
Sudan: EEAS Spokesperson on the African Union Communiqué of 27 May
The EU agrees with the AU’s condemnation of the actions of the two warring parties and the suffering they have…
EU HRVP Borrell: The Horn of Africa – a geo-strategic priority for the EU
The European Union's chief diplomate Josep Borrell sees a huge untapped potential in the Horn of Africa. But the region…
EU HRVP Borrell met Foreign Minister of the UAE
Brussels, 17 May 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met Foreign Minister of the United Arab...
Sudan: EEAS Spokesperson on the Declaration of Commitment to protect civilians
Brussels, 12 May 2023 The European Union notes the signature overnight by the Sudanese Armed Forces...
EP Plenary: Situation in Sudan
Strasbourg, 10 May 2023 Speech delivered by Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, on...
Sudan crisis: Guterres condemns looting of main WFP compound in Khartoum
New York, 8 May 2023 The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the looting of the World...
UN: Secretary-General announces immediate sending of Emergency Relief Coordinator
Brussels, 1 May 2023 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN...
UK: Joint statement on extension of ceasefire in Sudan
London, 27 April 2023 A joint statement by the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad on...
EU-Africa relations on top of the agenda in Addis Ababa
Brussels, 27 April 2023 The Africa Directors of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of EU...
Sudan: France welcomes the acceptance of a 72-hour ceasefire
Paris, 26 April 2023 France welcomes the acceptance by the parties to the Sudan conflict...
Sudan: France fully supports the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire
Paris, 21 April 2023 Yesterday Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna took part...