Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy Welcomes the Outcomes of the African Union-European Union Consultative Meeting and Calls for Urgent Action to End the Suffering of Civilians in Sudan
“Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy (NCPD) views the outcomes of the meeting between the African Union and the European Union as an important step toward restoring human conscience in the face of Sudan’s tragedy. Words alone can no longer suffice against the bloodshed, hunger, and displacement; promises must transform into actions that place the protection of civilians at the forefront and break the cycles of war and foreign interference that destroy Sudan’s dream of peace and dignity.”
Port Sudan – Nairobi – Kampala – Geneva
The NCPD welcomes the results of the 16th Annual Consultations between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the European Union Political and Security Committee, held in Brussels on 9 October 2025, which represent a long-awaited beacon of hope and a renewed milestone in strengthening intercontinental partnership for peace, security, justice, and human dignity.
The Center highly values the shared spirit reflected in the meeting’s outcomes, representing renewed international recognition of the profound humanitarian tragedy sweeping the region, particularly in Sudan. The outcomes reaffirmed both parties’ commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, condemnation of indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Sudan, rejection of the use of force to resolve conflicts, and the call for inclusive political solutions that restore the voice of the people and their rights to security, freedom, and justice.
The NCPD expresses its deep appreciation for the stance of both the European and African Unions regarding the Sudanese crisis, including the call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance, and accountability for perpetrators of serious violations against civilians, including systematic sexual violence, extrajudicial killings, and attacks on humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure. The Center adds its voice to the international community in demanding that all warring parties return to an inclusive political dialogue, as military solutions will bring only further destruction and suffering, and cannot build lasting or stable peace.
The statement drew attention to a critical point the Center has long emphasized: the dangers of external interventions that fuel the conflict. We call for the immediate enforcement of relevant international resolutions, foremost among them UN Security Council Resolution 1556, and the accountability of all actors-states, individuals, or non-state entities-directly or indirectly contributing to the war through military or financial support. The continued flow of weapons into the conflict is not merely a political act, but an investment in death and systematic destruction of Sudan’s future.
The Center warns against the cycles of evil that exploit the economy of war, based on plundering the country’s resources, displacing its population, profiting from migration and asylum, and destroying infrastructure to later leverage reconstruction and humanitarian aid. We firmly believe that those who ignite wars cannot remain untouched by their fires. As the saying goes: “Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others.” From this perspective, we urge countries that contribute drones and arms to Sudan to cease immediately, as wisdom and responsibility demand an end to hostility toward the Sudanese people, who aspire to a future built on justice and mutual respect.
The NCPD emphasizes that the Sudanese people are experiencing one of the largest humanitarian tragedies in modern history, with entire cities under siege and starvation, and communities targeted in ethnically motivated attacks, all amid painful international silence and conflicting political initiatives that have weakened collective efforts to halt the war and achieve peace.
The Center calls for the African Union to take a leading role in coordinating diplomatic efforts, ensuring the political process is inclusive of all active civil and community forces, away from power-sharing logic or impunity. It also urges the European Union and the United Nations to act urgently to provide real protection for civilians and to increase humanitarian support for host countries, particularly Chad, South Sudan, and Uganda.
The NCPD believes that any successful political or humanitarian process must place human dignity at its core and be based on principles of justice, transparency, and genuine community participation.
The Center reiterates its call for the international community to treat Sudan not merely as a security or political crisis, but as a profound humanitarian and moral issue requiring genuine resolve to save millions of lives and restore hope to a people exhausted by war.
Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice, dignity, and hope. The Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy will continue its tireless work to defend these values and affirms its unwavering commitment to work with regional and international partners to promote human rights, accountability, and sustainable peace in Sudan and the wider region.
Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy
Port Sudan, Nairobi, Kampala, Geneva
11 October 2025
