EU extends Sudan sanctions regime until 2026

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The European Union on Monday extended by one year its sanctions regime against those "responsible for destabilizing Sudan and obstructing the country's political transition."

The restrictive measures, which were set to expire next month, will now remain in place until Oct. 10, 2026, the European Council said in a statement.

Currently, 10 individuals and 8 entities are subject to EU-wide travel bans, asset freezes, and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to them, directly or indirectly.

The sanctions target members and affiliates of both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), whose conflict has severely affected millions of civilians over the past two years.

The EU first established a dedicated sanctions framework on Sudan in October 2023 and has since imposed successive measures against those linked to the warring parties in January, June and December 2024, as well as July 2025.

The EU has repeatedly underlined that it will continue to coordinate with the international community and use its diplomatic tools, including sanctions, to push for an inclusive political process reflecting the aspirations of the Sudanese people.