AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Security: Saudi Arabia announced a 14-state Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance to protect navigation through Bab al-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden, with Sudan among the signatories, as Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi energy sites keep escalating. Sudan War Update: In North Kordofan, reports say at least 14 civilians were killed in an RSF attack near El Obeid’s Um Arada area, while Sudanese forces and allied units claim they repelled RSF moves in nearby fronts. Drone Warfare: Multiple drone strikes reportedly hit Khartoum and other cities, with air defenses intercepting dozens of drones and fighting spreading across Kordofan and Blue Nile. Health System Collapse: WHO says 37% of Sudan’s health facilities were out of service in 2026, citing repeated attacks on hospitals, ambulances, and staff. UN Call for Civilians: The UN urged Sudan’s warring parties to take concrete steps to protect civilians as displacement and attacks continue, especially in Blue Nile and North Kordofan. Diplomacy Signals: Egypt and Türkiye discussed Sudan with an emphasis on ceasefire efforts and a political settlement that preserves Sudan’s unity. Humanitarian Returns: 1,100 Sudanese nationals returned from Egypt under a voluntary repatriation program, with more convoys planned. Regional Ripples: Ethiopia-Tigray tensions are rising again, with drone and artillery reports near the Sudan border raising fears of renewed conflict.
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