Sudan: EU extends sanctions regime by one year
European Council / Council of the European Union
Council of the EU
Press release
22 September 2025 13:04
The Council has agreed today to extend for another year the EU restrictive measures against those responsible for destabilising Sudan and obstructing its political transition.
As a consequence, the sanctions regime in view of the situation in Sudan will remain in force until 10 October 2026, covering ten individuals and eight entities. Those listed are subject to an EU-wide travel ban, the freezing of assets, and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to them, either directly or indirectly.
For the past two years, the war in Sudan has brutally impacted the lives of millions of civilians, with responsibility resting on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and their respective affiliated militias.
Background
In October 2023, the Council adopted a dedicated framework of restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan. It then adopted successive sets of restrictive measures against individuals and entities belonging or affiliated to the SAF and the RSF in January, June and December 2024, and in July 2025.
On 11 April 2025 the High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the EU, reiterating the EU's strong appeal to the warring parties for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and urging the belligerent parties to negotiate in good faith for a sustainable peace, where territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty are respected.
On that occasion the EU stressed that, in close coordination with the international community, it would use its diplomatic tools and instruments, including restrictive measures, to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict and a lasting inter Sudanese inclusive political process reflecting the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
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