AGP Executive Report

Power and Diplomacy: Drone strikes cut electricity across Kassala, with reports of damage to substations in other states. Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing attacks to be launched from its territory and filed complaints with the UN and African Union; Ethiopia’s role remains an allegation. Civilian Toll: Two people were killed when a drone hit a vehicle in North Darfur, according to a local monitor. Sudan’s Joint Force also reported that an operations commander was killed in North Kordofan. Humanitarian Crisis: UN officials have warned of mass killings in El Fasher, while an aid chief says nearly 19 million people in Sudan face acute hunger and aid access remains restricted. Life After Displacement: Families returning to Khartoum face damaged homes, high repair costs and poor access to water, electricity and healthcare. In Omdurman, a church congregation fears demolition despite presenting decades-old ownership documents.

Blue Nile Front: Sudan’s army says it repelled RSF and allied SPLM-N attacks in Blue Nile, while a group of RSF fighters surrendered in Damazin. Power and Diplomacy: Drone strikes on electricity substations have caused widespread outages. Khartoum has accused Ethiopia of allowing attacks to launch from its territory and filed complaints with the UN and African Union; reports say Ethiopia has ordered Sudan’s Assosa consulate closed. Civilian Crisis: A drone strike on Nyala market was reported to have killed scores of civilians, while displaced families face worsening hunger. Sudanese journalists’ groups warn that violations are rising amid widespread impunity. Culture: Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum will use a light projection to restore the visible colors of the Shrine of Kushite king Taharqa, built in what is now Sudan nearly 2,700 years ago. Doha Film Festival’s upcoming programme will also feature emerging Sudanese musicians.

Power Grid Under Fire: Drone strikes hit three substations in Kassala and Northern state on Monday, adding to a week-long campaign that has caused widespread blackouts. Sudan’s government has accused Ethiopia of allowing the RSF to launch attacks from its territory and filed complaints with the UN and African Union; Ethiopia has not responded. Civilian Toll: A drone strike on a Nyala market last week reportedly killed 102 civilians and injured 113. The UN says 33.7 million people in Sudan need humanitarian aid as displacement and hunger deepen. Press Freedom: The Sudanese Journalists’ Syndicate has recorded 673 violations since the war began, including 34 killings and five enforced disappearances, and called for accountability. Peace Efforts: The UN envoy says talks with the RSF on a transition to civilian rule could take place before Christmas.

Power Under Fire: Drone strikes hit substations in Kassala state early Monday, cutting electricity across the region. They bring to 15 the number of power stations targeted in a week, worsening outages that threaten water supplies, businesses and hospitals. Sudan blames the RSF for attacks on civilian infrastructure. Rising Regional Tensions: Khartoum says it has complained to the UN Security Council and African Union, accusing Ethiopia of allowing drones to be launched from its territory. Ethiopia has denied supporting the RSF; it had not immediately responded to the latest allegations. Civilian Toll: A drone strike on Nyala’s Tanqonj Market killed 102 people and injured 113, according to Emergency Lawyers. The Sudanese army was blamed for the strike. UN chief António Guterres condemned escalating drone attacks and urged the warring parties to spare civilians and critical infrastructure. Livelihoods in Crisis: A plunging Sudanese pound and soaring food and fuel costs are making basic goods unaffordable. The UN says 33.7 million people need humanitarian assistance as the war deepens displacement and hardship.

Civilian Toll: A drone strike on Tangong Market in Nyala killed 102 people and wounded 113, according to Emergency Lawyers. The Sudanese army was blamed for the attack in the RSF-controlled city; UN chief António Guterres condemned the escalating strikes and urged a ceasefire. Power Under Attack: Drone strikes blamed by Sudan’s government on the RSF knocked out substations in Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad, deepening outages that threaten water supplies, hospitals and medicine storage. Rights monitors say 15 substations have been hit since early October. Regional Tensions: Sudan accused Ethiopia of allowing attacks to launch from its territory, saying strikes have killed or wounded hundreds. Ethiopia denies supporting the RSF. Aid Emergency: The UN says 33.7 million people in Sudan need assistance and is appealing for $2.9 billion as war drives displacement and worsens hardship. Culture: Sudanese artists are working to preserve cultural traditions as studios are destroyed by the conflict.

Civilian Toll: UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned escalating drone attacks in Sudan after a strike on Tanqonj Market in Nyala reportedly killed at least 102 people. He urged the warring parties to protect civilians and critical infrastructure and agree to a ceasefire. Regional Tensions: Sudan accused Ethiopia of using a base to supply the RSF and facilitate the movement of fighters, and said Ethiopian territory was being used to launch drone attacks. Ethiopia has previously denied supporting the RSF or allowing strikes from its territory. Power Disruption: Drone attacks knocked out the power station in Managil and damaged fuel facilities, leaving the city without electricity; Sudanese authorities blamed the RSF. Cultural Recovery: Artists displaced by the war are rebuilding their work in Port Sudan, using theatre and traditional arts to support young people and promote social cohesion.

Regional Tensions: Sudan accused Ethiopia of using a base in Asosa to supply the RSF with weapons and facilitate fighters’ entry into Sudan. Ethiopia has denied supporting the paramilitary group. Power Under Fire: Drone strikes knocked out Managil’s power station and left the city without electricity, amid attacks on infrastructure across several states. El Fasher Atrocities: Reuters verified videos showing an RSF fighter shooting at least 15 unarmed captives, underscoring the danger facing civilians a year after the city fell. Culture in Exile: Displaced artist and theatre director Awad Haroun is rebuilding his work in Port Sudan, using performances and arts workshops to help children express themselves. Daily Struggles: Port Sudan families say water costs consume money needed for other essentials. Religious Freedom: Christian Amin Ismail was freed after more than a year in prison, but rights advocates say he remains at risk in Khartoum.

Drone War: A drone strike on a crowded market in Nyala killed more than 100 people and injured scores, according to rights and medical reports. In Managil, strikes disabled a power station, cutting electricity; Sudan has accused the RSF of targeting infrastructure and says some drone attacks were launched from Ethiopia, allegations that raise fears of a wider regional conflict. El Fasher: A year after the RSF seized the city, accounts of killings and other abuses continue to emerge. The UN fact-finding mission has accused both sides of serious violations and called for a nationwide arms embargo. Hunger and Water: Sudan faces mounting famine risks, while families in Port Sudan struggle to afford water as war and soaring prices leave household budgets stretched. Khartoum: A Christian man freed after more than a year in prison remains at risk in the capital, according to a rights group.

Port Sudan’s Water Crisis: Families without piped water are paying dearly for supplies; one mother says her daily water bill equals her entire monthly salary, forcing her to borrow and cut other essentials. UN Leadership Row: Sudan is campaigning against UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to lead the UN, citing allegations of her government’s role in the war; the UAE has denied supporting the RSF. Civilian Toll: Rights groups say an army drone strike on a crowded market in Nyala killed more than 100 people. A new investigation identifies 25 commanders from both sides linked to reported wartime sexual violence, while a UN mission accuses the SAF of torture and the RSF of war crimes in Al Obeid. Power and Health: Sudan accuses Ethiopia of hosting drone launch sites used in attacks on its power grid, which have caused outages. In Blue Nile, displacement and fighting have left most health facilities out of service amid shortages of medicines and funding.

War Crimes and Accountability: A new investigation links 25 commanders from the RSF, Sudanese Armed Forces and allied forces to reported wartime sexual violence. UN investigators say civilians in Al Obeid face RSF drone attacks and arrests and torture by SAF security forces; the UK has also sanctioned 15 Sudanese commanders over El Fasher atrocities. Drone War: Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing drone launches from its territory, including near Bahir Dar, as attacks hit power stations and cut electricity. The allegations have not been independently verified. In South Darfur, Tasees put the death toll from a market strike at 188, while MSF said it received 36 bodies in Nyala. Hunger and Displacement: The US, UK and more than 30 countries warn famine risk is rising, with 19.5 million people facing acute hunger. War-disrupted farming, soaring prices and school closures are deepening the crisis for families across Sudan.

Nyala Strike: A Sudanese army drone strike on a busy market in Nyala reportedly killed more than 100 people and wounded 113. Witnesses said civilian vendors, including women selling food, were among the dead. Drone War: Sudan accused Ethiopia of allowing drones to launch attacks from its territory, as strikes hit power stations across several states. UN investigators also warned that drone attacks and arbitrary arrests are putting civilians in El Obeid at growing risk. Hunger and Aid: Nearly 20 million people in Sudan face hunger, as drought compounds the effects of war. Swiss Solidarity has launched a fundraising appeal for civilians and refugees. El Fasher: A Yale report finds the city nearly emptied a year after the RSF takeover, with widespread damage to markets and hospitals and evidence consistent with the destruction or concealment of human remains. Art and Healing: Sudanese artist Amani Azhari’s “Healing Sessions” paintings draw on women’s gatherings to explore war trauma, grief and mutual support.

Nyala Market Strike: A Sudanese army drone strike on a busy market in Nyala killed more than 100 people, according to rights monitors; MSF said its hospital received 36 bodies and treated more than 150 wounded. Women, children and vendors were among the casualties. Accountability: Sudan’s prosecution service says it has opened criminal cases against army commanders over drone strikes on civilian sites in Darfur and Kordofan. El Obeid: A UN fact-finding mission warns that RSF drone attacks are damaging homes, schools and essential services, while army-linked forces conduct mass arrests and torture. It says civilians face growing danger and some attacks may amount to war crimes. Regional Tensions: Sudan accused Ethiopia of allowing drones to launch from its territory, following attacks on six power stations. Ethiopia has not commented. Hunger Crisis: The US, UK and 29 other countries warn that famine risk is rising as nearly 19.5 million people face acute hunger and aid access remains urgent.

Darfur Attack: A drone strike on Nyala’s Tanqonj market killed at least 102 people and wounded 113, according to Emergency Lawyers. MSF said its hospital received 36 bodies; a higher toll reported by local authorities remains unverified. Power and Services: Drone attacks knocked out Managil’s main power station, adding to outages across several states. The UN warned that strikes on civilian infrastructure are disrupting essential services, while a new report highlights rising risks in El-Obeid, including attacks on schools and health facilities and arbitrary arrests. Hunger and Prices: Sudan faces mounting famine risks as millions struggle to access food. In Omdurman, bread prices have risen 35% to 500 pounds a loaf as flour, fuel and power costs soar. Relief and Recovery: Qatar Charity says it distributed 8,718 food baskets to about 52,000 people in Khartoum State; Sudan and Malaysia also pledged cooperation on education and humanitarian recovery.

Nyala Massacre: A drone strike on a crowded market in RSF-controlled Nyala killed more than 100 people and injured 113, Emergency Lawyers said, blaming the Sudanese military and calling for an independent investigation. Khartoum Outages: A separate drone attack on a power substation left parts of the capital without electricity, disrupting hospitals, bakeries and water supplies. Hunger Crisis: Nearly 20 million people face acute hunger as aid groups warn famine risk is rising; bread shortages and high prices are also hitting families in army-held areas. Education: Teachers say eight million children are out of school and warn Sudan’s public education system is nearing collapse. Accountability: The UK sanctioned 15 commanders from both warring sides over alleged atrocities in El Fasher and pledged new support for survivors of sexual violence and humanitarian operations. UN Leadership: Rights groups are urging countries to reject UAE candidate Lana Nusseibeh, citing allegations of Emirati support for the RSF, which Abu Dhabi denies.

Nyala Strike: Emergency Lawyers says a Sudanese army drone attack on a market killed more than 100 people; MSF reported 36 bodies at its hospital and 150 injured. The group called for an independent investigation. Power Cuts: Drone strikes have also knocked out electricity across parts of Khartoum, disrupting hospital and bakery services and limiting water supplies. El Fasher Accountability: The UK sanctioned 15 commanders from the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces over suspected atrocities, including sexual violence, and pledged nearly $20 million for survivors and humanitarian aid. Famine Risk: The US, UK and 29 other countries warn 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity, including five million at emergency levels, and demand safe, unimpeded aid access. Education Crisis: Teachers say eight million children are out of school as strikes and low pay threaten Sudan’s public education system.

Nyala Strike: A drone hit a market in Nyala on Monday evening, killing at least 21 people and wounding more than 40, according to a medic and witnesses. The market was frequented by armed men, including RSF fighters; responsibility for the attack has not been confirmed. Famine Risk: The US, UK, Canada and 28 other partners warned that 19.5 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity, including five million at emergency levels. They urged both warring sides to allow aid through. Power Outages: RSF-attributed drone strikes hit five substations across four states, cutting electricity to large areas and raising concerns about the stability of the national grid. El Fasher Accountability: A year after the city fell to the RSF, the UK sanctioned 15 commanders from both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces over suspected atrocities, including sexual violence. It also pledged £15 million in aid; nearly 900,000 displaced people are sheltering in Tawila, while Sudan’s humanitarian response plan remains underfunded.