AGP Executive Report

UN warns civilians in Sudan face worsening mass atrocities: UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council the conflict is accelerating, with drone attacks hitting markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure; she said about 13 million people have fled home and the death toll could reach the hundreds of thousands. Arms embargo push: The US proposed expanding the UN arms embargo from Darfur to cover all Sudan, explicitly including drones and related technologies, and to strengthen the sanctions monitoring panel; Denmark, UK and France backed it while China, Russia and Sudan opposed. Regional spillover fears: A local medical group in South Kordofan said SPLM-N ally of the RSF killed 27 people (including four children) in attacks that triggered displacement, warning of a slide into wider ethnic conflict. Humanitarian pressure in Blue Nile: A civil society group reported thousands displaced from Geissan as authorities restricted community aid centers and alleged detentions of activists. Justice crisis in Port Sudan: Detainees at Port Sudan Central Prison began an indefinite hunger strike over “endless” trial delays and obstruction, saying only one judge covers 83 cases. Sudanese opposition rejects Burhan dialogue: Opposition forces in Addis Ababa rejected al-Burhan’s national dialogue, saying peace is impossible without a ceasefire and with the RSF excluded.

UN Security Council Pressure on Sudan War: The U.S. urged beefed-up UN sanctions to force Sudan’s warring parties to negotiate, backing an expanded arms embargo across all Sudan and explicitly covering drones and related tech, while warning external military and financial support is fueling the conflict. Civilian Toll and Drone Strikes: UN officials said drone attacks killed about 1,100 civilians from January to June, with around 13 million people displaced and famine risks rising, as aid operations struggle with severe funding gaps. Dialogue Rejected by Anti-War Forces: Sudanese anti-war groups renewed their rejection of Burhan-backed national dialogue, calling for an alternative peace process that starts with stopping the fighting and addressing the humanitarian crisis. Civilian Dialogue Push by Khartoum: UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said Sudan’s government is intensifying efforts to support civilian dialogue, while noting heavy drone use and fighting near the Ethiopia border. Regional Spillover Warning: Chad accused Sudanese forces of bombing a convoy more than 100 km inside Chadian territory, putting N’Djamena on high alert and raising fears of wider confrontation. Arms Flow Concerns: Reports highlighted new foreign military inputs, including Pakistani-made armored vehicles appearing in SAF parades, as diplomats warn outside support is making the war harder to end.

UN Security Council: The US is pushing to extend the Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan, arguing the war’s drone-heavy brutality could spill into the region; the Darfur ban is due to expire on Sept. 12, 2026, and Russia has warned against measures that would affect the Sudanese army. Civilian toll: A UN official told the Security Council that about 1,100 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan in the first six months of 2026, with attacks hitting markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure. Education crisis: Education Cannot Wait says a new $22m, three-year push will help nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children return to safe learning in West Darfur, South Kordofan and Gedaref, where millions remain out of school. Peace talks rejected: Sudanese anti-war political and civil forces meeting in Ethiopia rejected Burhan-backed “Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue,” calling for parallel humanitarian, security and civilian political tracks instead. Regional spillover: Chad’s army says Sudanese forces and RSF fighters carried out airstrikes on a convoy inside Chadian territory, warning against further expansion.

Education Aid: Education Cannot Wait announced a US$22 million, three-year push to get nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children back into safe, inclusive learning across West Darfur, South Kordofan and Gedaref. Frontline Fighting: Sudan’s army-aligned Joint Force said it destroyed 49 RSF combat vehicles and captured 70 fighters in the desert front, with reports of drone-related equipment seized. Aerial Tensions: Sudan’s Defence Ministry claimed it shot down a “hostile” drone over Blue Nile near Kurmuk, accusing Ethiopia of sending it. Displacement From Floods: Flash floods displaced 63 families and damaged 130 homes in South Kordofan and North Darfur, according to IOM. Humanitarian Alarm: Open Doors warned of rising killings, abductions and attacks on Christians in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains as faction fighting intensifies. Regional Spillover: Chad denounced alleged Sudanese army bombings inside its territory, warning of a new violation of borders.

Floods and displacement: IOM reports flash floods displaced 63 families and damaged 130 homes in South Kordofan and North Darfur, with families sheltering in temporary open-area shelters. War crimes and protection: Sudan’s human resources minister says 2,250 rape cases by paramilitaries have been documented since April 2023, warning the figure is only a fraction and citing major gaps in registration and survivor protection. Security and cross-border claims: Sudan’s Defense Ministry says it shot down a “hostile” drone over Blue Nile near Kurmuk, alleging it came from Ethiopia, as similar drone incidents continue amid the army–RSF war. Humanitarian pressure in Kordofan: IOM says fighting and strikes on infrastructure have pushed more than 200,000 people from homes across greater Kordofan since late 2025, with power outages disrupting water, hospitals, and communications. Civilian dialogue push: Anti-war groups met in Ethiopia to discuss Burhan’s call for dialogue, while Sudan’s foreign minister says political dialogue is set to begin soon.

Kordofan Displacement: IOM says fighting has forced over 200,000 people from homes across Sudan’s greater Kordofan since late 2025, with power outages and damaged services in El Obeid worsening the crisis. Sexual Violence Data: Sudan’s human resources minister reported 2,250 documented rape cases against women since the war began in April 2023, warning the real number is higher and citing major responsibility by the RSF. Regional Fallout: Chad denounced alleged Sudanese Army bombings inside its territory, warning hostilities could spill further. Diplomacy Watch: Anti-war Sudanese groups met in Ethiopia to discuss Burhan’s call for dialogue, while analysis argues Saudi backing is helping Burhan shape a settlement on SAF terms. Humanitarian Protection: UN officials warned that drone use is increasingly endangering aid workers and civilians, raising accountability concerns. Nile Stress on Farms: Farmers report delayed rains and falling Nile water levels, with El Niño blamed for worsening drought risk and threatening harvests. Local Governance: Home Minister Sudan Gurung is set to hold direct citizen interaction in Nepal, as Garima Chaudhary’s family reaches a legal-and-institutional agreement after midnight talks.

Sudan’s Nile and food crisis: Farmers across Sudan say El Niño-linked delays and low Nile flows are leaving fields barren, with war, fuel and fertilizer price hikes compounding the damage and raising drought fears. Blue Nile displacement: The RSF’s cross-border push has driven thousands from Geisan toward Damazin, with families lacking food, medicine and shelter as rains threaten to worsen conditions. Humanitarian protection warning: The UN relief chief says drone use is outpacing accountability, putting aid workers and civilians at greater risk and raising the stakes for protection under international law. UN scrutiny on Sudan: A forthcoming UN Security Council panel report on Sudan is set to face intense attention over how it weighs claims about external support to the RSF and the use of drones and aircraft. Diplomacy and blame: A Sudanese chargé d’affaires argues the war is fuelled by the UAE and calls for stronger action to bring peace.

Blue Nile Front: Fighting tied to the RSF’s cross-border push from Ethiopia has displaced thousands in Sudan’s Blue Nile, with IOM reporting at least 5,355 people forced from Geisan locality into Damazin, many lacking food, medicine and shelter. Humanitarian Protection: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned that drone use against civilians is outpacing accountability, stressing that international rules still apply even as attacks become more remote. Food Security: A dry spell is leaving Nile farms barren and raising hunger fears, including reports of crops withering in Aweil as rains fail since May. Aid Under Fire: Sudan’s aid workers and volunteers are facing mounting risks, with UN-linked reporting highlighting record violence against humanitarian staff and drones increasingly hitting markets and health facilities. Khartoum Relief Cuts: In southern Khartoum, takayas (community kitchens) have shut down after funding was cut and operations were disrupted, threatening meals for around 50,000 families amid rising prices and power cuts. Rights & Accountability: CPJ and dozens of groups urged the UN Human Rights Council to extend Sudan’s independent fact-finding mission and fund it to investigate abuses and preserve evidence.

Heat Emergency in Red Sea State: Sudan’s Red Sea State reports 16 heatstroke deaths as temperatures spike, warning the crisis is about public health protection—not just weather response. Food Security Under Strain: In Aweil, a prolonged dry spell is withering newly planted crops and drying water sources, raising hunger fears for vulnerable communities. Aid Workers Under Fire: UN-linked reporting says drones are driving record violence against aid workers, with Sudan among the deadliest places for humanitarian staff. Christian Communities Targeted: Open Doors warns of rising killings, abductions and attacks on churches in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, as factional fighting intensifies. Khartoum Humanitarian Fallout: Takayas (community kitchens) in southern Khartoum have shut down after funding cuts, leaving about 50,000 families at risk amid soaring prices and power cuts. Local Security Crackdown in Nyala: Special forces were deployed in Nyala to tighten security checks after deteriorating conditions, following an assassination attempt on a doctor. Rights Accountability Push: CPJ and partners urge extending the UN Human Rights Council’s Sudan fact-finding mission and resourcing it to preserve accountability.

Sudan Displacement: The UN’s IOM says nearly 14,000 people have been driven from Qaisan and Kurmuk in Blue Nile as security worsens, with families fleeing to safer areas inside the state. Kordofan Crisis: IOM also warns that fighting across Kordofan has displaced more than 200,000 since late 2025, as drone attacks hit power and water systems in el-Obeid. RSF Internal Strain: Sudan’s army says a force led by General Musa Khamsin has defected from the RSF and joined the army, adding to signs of erosion inside the paramilitary. Returns From Egypt: Sudanese authorities report 870 nationals have left Egypt for home under a voluntary return program, with more convoys planned. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar and Egypt met in El Alamein and signed a grant deal for a new hospital in Sohag, while also discussing Gaza and regional de-escalation. Humanitarian Pressure at Ceuta: Human Rights Watch urges Spain to urgently shelter migrants in Ceuta after thousands remain unsheltered and in a “legal vacuum.”

Kordofan Displacement Crisis: The UN’s IOM says more than 200,000 people have been newly displaced across Sudan’s Kordofan as army–RSF fighting intensifies, with drone attacks hitting el-Obeid’s power and disrupting water, hospitals and communications. Blue Nile Humanitarian Strain: Sudanese Doctors Network warns that over 5,000 people displaced from Qeissan to Damazin face shortages of food, medicine, clean water and shelter, with heavy rains worsening health risks. Dialogue Push: Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem says political dialogue will start “soon,” with contacts underway across parties, women, youth, civil administration and Sufi orders, while rejecting “partial” truces and media-only initiatives. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar and Egypt held talks in El Alamein on Gaza, de-escalation and maritime security, while also reviewing cooperation in economy, health, agriculture and food security. Return from Egypt: Sudan’s Al-Amal Committee says 870 Sudanese left Egypt for home on 30 buses under a voluntary return program, building on earlier convoys.

Sudan Displacement Crisis: The UN’s IOM says escalating fighting and floods have driven at least 200,000 more people from their homes since late 2025, with El Obeid in North Kordofan hit by drone strikes that knocked out power and disrupted water, health services and telecoms. Child Hunger in El Obeid: Save the Children reports nearly 39,000 displaced children arrived in El Obeid over six months, as malnutrition cases surge and families struggle to find enough food and water. RSF Defections: Sudan’s army says 318 RSF fighters, including four commanders, defected to the army in Al-Dabba, citing internal weaknesses and a lack of RSF institutional structures. Aid Workers Under Fire: On World Humanitarian Day, the UN warns that drones and other tactics are driving record levels of violence against aid workers, with Sudan still among the hardest-hit settings. Humanitarian Protection Focus: A separate report stresses that what aid workers in Sudan need most is protection, safe access and funding—amid attacks on health facilities, sieges and disrupted supply routes.

Sudan War & Displacement: The UN’s IOM says fighting and floods are driving another surge of displacement, with at least 200,000 people forced to flee since late 2025 and 8.6 million internally displaced since April 2023, as attacks on water, power, health and supply routes leave families exposed to climate shocks. RSF Defections: Sudan’s army says 318 RSF fighters, including four commanders, defected to the army in Al-Dabba with up to 50 vehicles, citing “absence of institutional structures” inside the paramilitary and urging unity. Humanitarian Protection: On World Humanitarian Day, the UN warns that aid workers face record danger as drones and other tactics make attacks easier, with Sudan listed among the worst contexts for aid worker deaths. Health System Under Strain: WHO reports attacks have crippled Sudan’s health sector, with about 37% of facilities unable to provide services in 2026 and hundreds of attacks on healthcare recorded since January. Diplomacy: Sudan’s ambassador to Nigeria reviews ties and rejects RSF claims about worsening conditions in Khartoum, saying security has improved and people are returning daily.

Sudan War & Civilians: UNFPA warns pregnant women in conflict-hit Central Darfur are losing babies and sometimes their lives due to a severe shortage of specialist maternity care, with one hospital in Golo often lacking supplies like anaesthetic and oxytocin. Aid Under Fire: The UN says 350 aid workers were killed worldwide last year, including 71 in Sudan, as humanitarian groups warn that drone attacks and shrinking humanitarian access are making protection harder. Drone Escalation in Sudan: The SAF says it shot down two RSF long-range drones over North Kordofan, as the paramilitary group steps up drone strikes and pressure on key towns and routes. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia has activated a 14-state Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance to protect Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb navigation amid Houthi threats to oil tankers, with Sudan listed among signatories. Justice & International Law: Human Rights Watch condemns new US sanctions on ICC officials, urging ICC member states to defend the court’s work for victims in places including Sudan.

Sudan War Updates: The Sudanese Armed Forces said they shot down two long-range RSF drones (FH-95) over North Kordofan, targeting areas including Jargeira and Bara, as drone attacks intensify across the state. Blue Nile Displacement: More than 5,000 people displaced by RSF attacks have arrived in Damazin, Blue Nile, with Sudan Doctors Network warning of severe shortages of food, medicine and shelter, and urging UN and aid agencies to move fast. UN Warning on Civilians: The UN says violence continues to kill and displace civilians in Sudan, including reports of deaths in North Kordofan and renewed fighting in Blue Nile and Kurmuk, disrupting humanitarian services. Diplomacy and Dialogue: Sudan’s PM Kamil Idriss urged the African Union to back Sudan’s sovereignty and push for a political settlement, including RSF disarmament and DDR steps under the Jeddah Declaration, while the AU chair called for dialogue and reconciliation. Regional Stakes: A new analysis argues the war has shifted from an internal crisis to a wider struggle over resources and external influence, with knock-on risks for the Horn of Africa and Red Sea security. Saudi-Sudan Ties: Saudi Arabia and Sudan signed an agreement in Riyadh creating a joint coordination council, with Red Sea security highlighted as a top priority.

Sudan Reconciliation Push: Prime Minister Kamil Idris says a national dialogue will begin “soon,” aiming at reconciliation, constitutional reconstruction and elections, with the army and RSF not treated as equals and foreign interference ruled a “red line.” Blue Nile Displacement: IOM reports 5,355 people (1,071 families) displaced from Qaisan and nearby villages in Blue Nile after worsening insecurity, following an earlier wave of 2,500 people. Humanitarian Access & Local Power: A call to recognize volunteers as central to the “humanitarian reset,” arguing aid systems keep planning as if volunteers don’t exist. Returns Home: Kuwait-backed support enabled the first direct flight carrying 150 Sudanese refugees from Uganda to Khartoum, with more scheduled for voluntary repatriation. Attacks on Civilians: Reports highlight violence around Qaisan and broader Sudan fighting that continues to imperil civilians and disrupt livelihoods.