{"id":56202,"date":"2025-10-24T02:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=56202"},"modified":"2025-10-24T02:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:26:23","slug":"sudan-accuses-eu-of-double-standards-over-the-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/sudan-accuses-eu-of-double-standards-over-the-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudan Accuses EU of \u201cDouble Standards\u201d Over the War"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sudan Events \u2013 Agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sudan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the European Union Council of adopting \u201cdouble standards\u201d in its stance on the war in Sudan, responding to a statement in which the EU blamed both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the ongoing conflict, while expressing readiness to help achieve a just peace in the country.<\/p>\n

In an official statement released late Wednesday, the ministry said the EU Council\u2019s conclusions on Sudan \u201cclearly reflected a misguided approach\u201d that demonstrated the overlap of European agendas and the prioritization of EU member states\u2019 own interests \u201cover the pursuit of peace in Sudan as a fundamental principle.\u201d<\/p>\n

The European Union Council, in a meeting held in Amsterdam last Tuesday, adopted political conclusions on Sudan outlining four main demands of the warring parties: engaging in negotiations for a ceasefire, ensuring unhindered humanitarian access, committing to a genuine and inclusive civilian transition, and strengthening accountability and respect for international human rights law.<\/p>\n

The EU described the Sudanese conflict as a \u201cserious threat to regional stability,\u201d warning against any scenario that could lead to the country\u2019s division, and reiterated its readiness to use foreign policy tools \u2014 including restrictive measures and targeted sanctions \u2014 to pressure the warring parties to end the fighting.<\/p>\n

Call for Dialogue<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sudanese government denounced the EU statement as \u201cbiased and unfair,\u201d accusing it of ignoring the fact that RSF militias \u201ccontinue to besiege the city of El-Fasher and use starvation and systematic violence against civilians as weapons of war.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ministry said the EU Council had disregarded UN Security Council resolutions calling for the lifting of the siege on El-Fasher and the cessation of violations against civilians. \u201cIt would have been more appropriate for the EU Council to pressure the RSF militias to implement those resolutions, rather than calling for a ceasefire that only grants them more time,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

The ministry added that the EU had overlooked \u201cthe Sudanese government\u2019s efforts to facilitate humanitarian work and open relief corridors,\u201d efforts that humanitarian organizations operating in Sudan had praised.<\/p>\n

Sudan reaffirmed its openness to \u201cconstructive dialogue\u201d with the European Union and the international community, but emphasized that such engagement must not infringe upon the country\u2019s sovereignty. \u201cAcceptance of any dialogue does not extend to parties that fail to respect Sudan\u2019s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the dignity of its people,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

It added that \u201ca just peace that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people and restores their dignity and rights remains the government\u2019s ultimate goal,\u201d and that ensuring security, stability, and the restoration of state authority are prerequisites for engaging with regional and international partners.<\/p>\n

Freeze on Hamdok\u2019s Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a separate domestic development, Sudan\u2019s Central Bank issued an order to freeze the bank accounts of 39 individuals, including former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, former Sovereignty Council member Mohamed al-Faki Suleiman, National Umma Party leader Fadlallah Barma Nasser, Sudanese Congress Party head Omar al-Digair, and Sudan People\u2019s Movement (Revolutionary Current) leader Yasser Arman, along with several other politicians, journalists, and media figures.<\/p>\n

Mohamed al-Faki Suleiman described the move as \u201ca media campaign targeting the forces of the revolution, aiming to portray them as suspects at a time when discussions about a political settlement and peace are gaining momentum.\u201d He added: \u201cI don\u2019t have any bank accounts inside or outside Sudan to be frozen. This is part of a broader pattern of political repression, including denying opponents passport renewals and official documents. It reflects an inclination toward escalation rather than preparation for an inclusive political solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

The decision is part of a broader campaign by the army-backed government to tighten restrictions on opposition figures, which has included denying passport renewals for many of those whose bank accounts were frozen.<\/p>\n

Escalation on the Ground<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the battlefield, as army forces in El-Fasher faced multi-directional attacks aimed at seizing control of the city, the \u201cdrone war\u201d between the two sides continued to intensify.<\/p>\n

Witnesses reported that combat drones operated by the RSF targeted Khartoum airport and army headquarters for the third time in a week on Thursday morning, while other drones attacked the Wadi Saydna military base.<\/p>\n

Pro-army media sources said Turkish-made Bayraktar drones destroyed a cargo aircraft belonging to the RSF in the city of Nyala, western Sudan. Neither side has issued official statements regarding the latest drone strikes.<\/p>\n

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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