Key facts
- G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied groups to cease actions endangering civilians in El-Obeid.
- They called for all parties to cease hostilities and facilitate humanitarian access.
- The G7 called on the UN Security Council to expand the Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan.
- External actors were urged to halt military and financial support to the warring sides.
- The statement expressed grave concern over alleged violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief have issued a joint statement urging Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied armed groups to immediately cease any actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid. The statement, released on July 14, 2026, also called on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied groups to abide by international humanitarian and human rights laws, protect civilians, and facilitate humanitarian access.
The ministers expressed grave concern over alleged severe violations of international humanitarian and human rights law across Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile regions, particularly following the RSF's siege and attack on El Fasher. They urged all parties to cease hostilities and engage in good-faith negotiations, calling on the SAF to stop rejecting de-escalation measures and the RSF to implement commitments under the Jeddah Declaration.
Supporting the efforts of UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy Pekka Haavisto, the G7 backed broader initiatives by the Quad and Quintet for a humanitarian truce, followed by a permanent ceasefire and political dialogue. The group also called on all external actors to cease providing military, logistical, or financial support to the conflict parties, aligning with the Berlin principles. Furthermore, they urged the UN Security Council to expand the existing arms embargo on the Darfur region to encompass all of Sudan.
The G7 reaffirmed its commitment to Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting unilateral initiatives that could lead to partition and supporting the Sudanese people's democratic aspirations. They vowed to promote accountability for all violations of international law and support victims and survivors.