Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2595(RSP)
Severe political, humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, in particular sexual violence and child rape
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 13 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 13 March 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
13 March 2025 · decision 3
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Severe political, humanitarian and human rights crisis in Sudan, in particular the sexual violence and child rape
Adopted 575 for · 7 against · 35 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It strongly condemns the systematic rapes, particularly of children, and calls for international mechanisms to investigate and document sexual violence, ensuring accountability for perpetrators.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: a decimal separator is corrected.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 13 Mar 2025
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution on the crisis in Sudan condemns the conflict and its humanitarian impact, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability for war crimes, including sexual violence against children.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Mar 2025
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns attacks on civilians and sexual violence in Sudan, urges an arms embargo, and calls for humanitarian access and support for survivors.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the severe crisis in Sudan, condemning violence by both warring parties, especially sexual violence and atrocities against Christians, and calls for regional refugee placement and an externalisation of asylum policy.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the violence and human rights violations in Sudan, especially sexual violence and child rape, and calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0188/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the violence and sexual violence in Sudan's conflict, urges an end to hostilities and attacks on civilians, and calls for humanitarian access and support for survivors.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0189/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the severe crisis in Sudan, condemning human rights violations and urging all parties to cease hostilities, ensure humanitarian access, and stop sexual violence against children.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0185/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns widespread sexual violence in Sudan, especially by Rapid Support Forces and allies, and demands accountability and protection for civilians.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns systematic rapes in Sudan, especially against children, and calls for international mechanisms to investigate and document sexual violence, ensuring accountability for perpetrators from both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
13 March 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0185/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0188/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0189/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2025Adopted text TA10-0037/2025
12 March 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 12 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0185/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0186/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0188/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0189/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2025
12 March 2025
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2595(RSP)