Rhino: Agencies – The European Union’s Ambassador to Sudan, Wolfram Vetter, said that the war, which has been ongoing for three years, threatens millions of civilians and affects stability in the Horn of Africa and northern Africa, in addition to its potential impact on maritime security in the Red Sea.

In an article published to mark the third anniversary of the outbreak of fighting, Vetter explained that humanitarian reports point to widespread deterioration of infrastructure and ongoing displacement and violations, making the situation in Sudan one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

He added that the European Union supports more than 37 humanitarian and development projects within Sudan, noting that the scale of needs exceeds current aid capacities, but he emphasized that existing programs help mitigate the crisis’s effects.

Vetter noted that the EU is working with its international and regional partners to advance diplomatic efforts, including hosting high-level meetings and imposing sanctions on the parties to the conflict and their supporters, with the aim of creating an environment conducive to ending the fighting.

He stressed that any settlement must be Sudanese-led, calling on military and civilian parties to immediately cease fire and engage in a comprehensive political process.

He said that Sudan’s stability is a key element of regional security, warning that the continuation of the war could lead to broader instability in the Horn of Africa, North Africa, and the Red Sea. He added that the European Union will continue its humanitarian and development support, alongside coordination with the Quintet, which includes the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, the League of Arab States, and IGAD.

Vetter emphasized that achieving peace requires sustained effort and concessions from all parties, noting that addressing divisions is a prerequisite for building a stable future.