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The European Union and Sudan | EEAS This page provides information about the relations between Sudan and the European Union (EU). The relations between Sudan and the EU began in 1970s. The EU is represented by a fully accredited diplomatic mission.   Since the war broke out in April 2023, the Delegation was reallocated to Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.  The EU Delegation to the Republic of Sudan is headed by a chargé d'affaires. On This Page The European Union and Sudan Diplomatic engagement Development Cooperation Humanitarian Aid The European Union and Sudan The EU actively supports Sudanese and international efforts to achieve a peaceful, stable and prosperous Sudan. A civil war began on 15 April 2023 between two rival factions of the military government of Sudan. The conflict involves the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Several armed groups have also taken part in the belligerence by both sides. As the conflict persists across much of Sudan, the humanitarian cost of the war is increasing. Nearly 13 million people have been displaced, including 8.6 million pe…

The EU Mission's Visit to Sudan - Progress Center For Policies Africa Analysis Global politics The EU Mission’s Visit to Sudan By capadmin On Jun 18, 2026 Share Dimensions of Direct European Engagement in a War of Attrition Policy assessment by Zaelnoon Suliman, African Affairs Unit, Progress Center for Policies – London Introduction The visit of a high-level EU delegation — heads of mission from ten European countries, led by delegation chief Wolfram Vetter — to Sudan on 14–15 June 2026 represents a strategic shift: from “remote observation” to direct engagement with the dynamics of the Sudanese crisis. The delegation’s meetings in Khartoum and Port Sudan included Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Prime Minister Kamil Idris, the Foreign Ministry, General Intelligence, UN officials, and fellow diplomats. This breadth of contact reflects a European effort to assess the balance of power and craft an approach that reconciles engagement with existing state institutions on one hand, with pushing for an inclusive political process that does not exclude influential forces on the ground on the other. I. The Stated Pillars of European Policy on the Crisis The del…

The European Union's First Visit to Khartoum Since 2023: Signs of a ... The European Union's First Visit to Khartoum Since 2023: Signs of a Pragmatic Shift in Sudan Policy By Mubarak Mahgoub Musa The recent visit of European Union Heads of Mission to Khartoum—the first such visit since the RSF' s military in April 2023—carries significant political and diplomatic implications. Beyond its symbolic value, the visit suggests that the EU may be reassessing its approach to Sudan in light of changing realities on the ground. For much of the conflict, European engagement with Sudan was characterized by diplomatic distance, sanctions, and a cautious approach toward the Sudanese authorities. Some European capitals were reluctant to engage directly with the government and sought to isolate it politically while emphasizing a negotiated political settlement. However, developments over the past two years, including the government's recovery of control over large parts of the country and the recapture of Khartoum, have created a new reality that is increasingly difficult for international actors to ignore. Against this backdrop, the EU delegation's presence in Khartoum can be interpreted as the…

Sudan: The European Union Delegation in Sudan - a New Political ... Amsterdam / Khartoum / Port Sudan —Report by Suleiman Siri for Radio Dabanga A high-level delegation of heads of European Union missions, comprising 14 diplomats and headed by the head of the mission to Sudan, Wolfram Vetter, concluded a visit to Sudan, the first of its kind since the outbreak of war on April 15, 2023. The two-day visit to Khartoum and Port Sudan included a series of meetings with Sudanese officials, including the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, his deputy, the Prime Minister, and other officials. Discussions focused on several issues related to war and peace, primarily the escalating humanitarian crisis and the possibility of delivering aid to those affected. In astatementfollowing the conclusion, the delegations said that "the visit is a sign of the deepest sympathy for all Sudanese people in light of the immense suffering they have endured over four years of war. Heads of Mission come to listen and to get a deeper understanding of the situation in Sudan to which we are bound by a longstanding relationship and by shared interests in many areas." The visit sparked widespread controversy b…

The European Union delegation in Sudan: A new political engagement or ... Report by Suleiman Siri for Radio Dabanga A high-level delegation of heads of European Union missions, comprising 14 diplomats and headed by the head of the mission to Sudan, Wolfram Vetter, concluded a visit to Sudan, the first of its kind since the outbreak of war on April 15, 2023. The two-day visit to Khartoum and Port Sudan included a series of meetings with Sudanese officials, including the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, his deputy, the Prime Minister, and other officials. Discussions focused on several issues related to war and peace, primarily the escalating humanitarian crisis and the possibility of delivering aid to those affected. In a statement following the conclusion, the delegations said that “the visit is a sign of the deepest sympathy for all Sudanese people in light of the immense suffering they have endured over four years of war. Heads of Mission come to listen and to get a deeper understanding of the situation in Sudan to which we are bound by a longstanding relationship and by shared interests in many areas.” The visit sparked widespread controversy because of its diplomatic weigh…

Sudan: The European Union Delegation in Sudan - a New Political Engagement or an Attempt to Exert Pressure From Within? [Dabanga] Amsterdam / Khartoum / Port Sudan -- Report by Suleiman Siri for Radio Dabanga