The European Union (EU) condemned the violence that broke out in Sudan and called on the parties to stop the conflicts and refrain from intervening with external actors.
EU Commission Spokesperson Nabila Massrali said at the daily press conference that the EU condemns the violence, loss of life, and violation of international law that broke out in Sudan on Saturday.
Stating that the temporary ceasefire mediated by the UN should be taken as a basis, Massrali said, “We invite all parties to show leadership and engage in the immediate cessation of the conflict. At this critical point, priority should be given to silencing the arms, not escalating the situation and resolving these differences through dialogue.” he said.
Pointing out that Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Relations and Security Policy, consulted with his Kenyan and Egyptian counterparts over the weekend, Massrali emphasized that it is extremely important to get the democratic process back on track in the country and that the EU is open to efforts in this direction.
“We urge outside actors to refrain from intervening,” Massrali said. said.
Expressing that the EU is also in contact with the United Nations, African Union,
Clashes between the army and the RSF
Armed clashes broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF on the morning of April 15 in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and in various cities.
The disagreement between the army and the RSF regarding the military security reform, which envisages “the full participation of the RSF in the army,” had turned into a hot conflict in the last few months.
