Marking the second anniversary of the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Group of Seven (G7) called on Tuesday for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” strongly condemning the ongoing violence and serious human rights abuses.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with the High Representative of the European Union—expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The statement highlighted the immense suffering endured by the Sudanese population, particularly women and children, due to mass displacement, escalating violence, and repeated abuses, including sexual violence, ethnically motivated attacks, and retaliatory killings.
It further condemned recent RSF attacks in El Fasher and surrounding areas, notably targeting Zamzam and Abu Shouk displacement camps, which resulted in casualties among civilians and humanitarian workers.
The G7 stressed the need to uphold international humanitarian law, protect civilians, and ensure their safe passage, emphasizing the importance of accountability and ending impunity.
Background on the Sudan Conflict:
The conflict erupted on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti). It stemmed from escalating tensions over the integration of paramilitary forces into the national army, as part of a stalled political transition toward civilian rule. Since then, thousands have been killed, and millions displaced, sparking one of the region’s worst humanitarian crises and raising fears of a broader civil war.
