The Sudanese government has accused the European Union (EU) of granting legitimacy to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) while ignoring the group’s human rights violations against civilians.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khartoum said that recent comments by the European Council reflect a “biased and misleading” understanding of the conflict, claiming that the EU prioritizes its political interests over Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The EU had earlier stated that it sought to support a civilian-led transition and was in contact with all parties involved in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. However, Sudan’s government rejected what it described as “any political process that treats the RSF rebellion on equal footing with a legitimate state authority.”
Khartoum condemned the EU for overlooking the RSF’s siege of El Fasher, forced displacements, and violence targeting women and children. Officials argued that international appeals for a ceasefire were being exploited by the RSF to “regroup, recruit mercenaries, and prolong the war.”
The Foreign Ministry emphasized that Sudan remains open to regional and international cooperation for peace, but warned that it would not accept “external interference disguised as humanitarian concern.”
Government officials further accused the EU of double standards, stating that its approach risked normalizing the actions of a “terrorist militia responsible for mass killings and destruction.”
Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating humanitarian aid through secure corridors, noting that several organizations had acknowledged and commended its recent assistance efforts.