"On Thursday, the European Parliament found unusually strong words for the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. Members of the European body passed a resolution which states that the grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed by both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), could constitute acts of genocide."
"Earlier this week, in response to increased international efforts, including the involvement of US President Donald Trump and mediators from "the Quad" consisting of representatives from the United States, Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia the head the RSF, General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, declared the "immediate cessation of hostilities" in the form of a "unilateral ceasefire." However, just a day later, the SAF reported that they repelled an RSF attack on an infantry base in West Kordofan."
European institutions warned of severe violations in Sudan that could amount to genocide, noting both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) committed grave breaches. Lawmakers considered suspending a free-trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates over allegations that European weapons are being rerouted through Abu Dhabi to the RSF, a claim the Emirati government denies. The conflict began in mid-April 2023 over integration of paramilitary forces. Diplomatic efforts have repeatedly failed, though recent international engagement prompted the RSF leader to announce a unilateral ceasefire, while the SAF reported continued fighting and both sides rejected a US-backed truce plan.
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