On 12 July 2026, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions condemning human rights violations in Sudan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, with MEPs calling for urgent EU action including sanctions, humanitarian aid, and accountability for perpetrators. The resolutions were passed during a plenary session in Strasbourg.
In the resolution on Sudan, MEPs condemned in the strongest possible terms war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the siege of El-Obeid by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They urged the EU to step up humanitarian aid, provide direct funding to local organisations, and establish humanitarian corridors. MEPs also called for sanctions on those responsible for attacks on civilians and external facilitators, including the Global Security Services Group, and for the EU to add the RSF to its list of terrorist organisations. The resolution was adopted by 476 votes in favour, 28 against, and 96 abstentions.
The resolution on Nigeria condemned the attack in Kawel village and the ongoing persecution of Christians, particularly in Plateau State. MEPs called on Nigerian authorities to strengthen counter-terrorism measures against Boko Haram, ensure independent investigations, and address environmental factors underlying conflicts. They also urged the EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief to monitor the situation of Christians and other persecuted communities. The resolution passed with 510 votes in favour, 1 against, and 86 abstentions.
In the resolution on Pakistan, MEPs highlighted the case of Maria Shahbaz, a 13-year-old Christian girl abducted, forcibly converted, and married in March 2026. They called for her access to legal representation and psychological support, and urged Pakistan to implement its national framework to end child marriage and create a mechanism for handling complaints from families of abducted girls. The resolution was adopted by show of hands.
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