AGP Executive Report

Darfur Escalation: A drone strike on Nyala’s livestock market killed 30 people and wounded 47, according to a medical source. The RSF blamed the army, which said it had targeted RSF positions and command centres. Peace Efforts: The UN says Sudan’s warring parties show little commitment to a negotiated settlement. The US has urged an immediate humanitarian truce and an end to weapons flows; army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he has told President Trump Sudan is ready to work for peace. Border Tensions: Egypt and Sudan’s foreign ministers reaffirmed ties and respect for sovereignty as Sudan investigates a deadly strike on gold miners near the border, blamed by local groups on Egyptian aircraft. Humanitarian Crisis: The UN warns fighting, hunger and collapsing services are worsening, while more than 6,500 people held by the RSF face dire conditions, Sudanese doctors say.

UN Warning: The UN says Sudan’s war is worsening, with drone strikes killing more than 1,100 people in the first half of the year. It urged both sides to halt or strictly limit drone use and warned that fighting is spreading toward border regions. Ceasefire Push: Washington called for a humanitarian truce and action to stop weapons reaching the warring parties. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan told Donald Trump Sudan was ready to work for peace, as UN-led efforts seek to bring the parties toward talks. Border Tensions: Sudan is investigating an airstrike that killed at least 72 gold miners near Egypt. Survivors and rights groups blame Egyptian aircraft; Cairo says its operations targeted illegal mining within its borders. Humanitarian Crisis: Conflict, drought and funding shortages are deepening famine risks, while the Sudan Doctors Network warns that more than 6,500 people held by the RSF face dire conditions.

Peace Talks: The UN and Switzerland are convening 27 delegations in Geneva to coordinate Sudan peace efforts, but the warring parties are not attending. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says his government is ready to work with all sides, while insisting any settlement protect Sudan’s sovereignty; he has not said whether the army accepts a proposed 90-day truce. Civilian Toll: Conflict and drought are deepening famine risks, while drone attacks have killed civilians and disrupted classes in El Obeid. Sudan’s Doctors Network also warns of worsening conditions for more than 6,500 people held by the RSF. US Ties: A proposed US bill would link agricultural and mining cooperation to civilian protection, political stability and civilian-led government, while offering technology in exchange for access to Sudanese resources. The measure is before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Peace Efforts: Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, says he has written to US President Donald Trump reaffirming his government’s commitment to Washington’s peace efforts. The pledge comes as fighting continues, with no clear progress toward a settlement. Civilian Protection: A rights group says an army airstrike killed five children in North Kordofan; the military has not commented. Sudan’s Doctors Network also warns of worsening conditions for more than 6,500 people held by the RSF in West Darfur, including women and children. Humanitarian Crisis: Drones are repeatedly disrupting classes in El Obeid, while Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim is urging international lenders to provide urgent climate funding as drought threatens crops and food security. Diplomacy and Accountability: The UN and Switzerland are preparing another meeting to coordinate peace initiatives. Separately, Sudan and Egypt are investigating deadly strikes on gold miners near their border, as Darfur governor Minni Minnawi urges restraint and transparent findings.

Civilian Toll: Drone activity over El Obeid is forcing schools to suspend classes, the Norwegian Refugee Council says. Recent strikes have also hit a university dormitory, a displacement shelter and warehouses holding more than 330,000 textbooks. Peace Efforts: Sudanese anti-war groups are urging an immediate humanitarian truce, while a peace roadmap has been presented to regional and international mediators. The OIC is also set to discuss Sudan at its Baghdad meeting on October 17–18. Border Investigation: Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ordered an investigation into an airstrike that killed dozens of miners near the Egyptian border. Egypt says its operation targeted illegal mining; Sudan has arrested a suspect in the shooting of two Egyptians in Khartoum. Battlefield: The army says it has captured a strategic area in West Darfur, as fighting and drone attacks continue to deepen Sudan’s humanitarian crisis.

West Darfur Front: Sudan’s army says it has captured Bir Kelekel in an advance against the RSF near Jebel Moon; the RSF has not commented, and fighting continues. Humanitarian Crisis: Conflict and severe drought are worsening food insecurity in Darfur and Kordofan, with nearly 19.5 million people facing acute hunger in May, according to the IPC. Civilian Government: A U.S. congressman has proposed a minerals and agriculture partnership with Sudan, but it would depend on measurable progress toward civilian-led rule, civilian protection and responsible resource management. State Administration: South Kordofan’s governor appointed four ministers to portfolios including finance, education and production as the war continues to disrupt the region. Peace Efforts: Sudan’s anti-war forces have presented a roadmap to regional and international mediators, while calls grow for dialogue to end the conflict.

Border Strike Probe: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ordered an investigation after an airstrike near the Egyptian border killed at least 72 gold miners. Sudan’s Sufi Council condemned the attack and urged protection for miners; Egypt says its operation targeted illegal mining, while rights groups accuse Egyptian forces. Sudan-Egypt Ties: Sudan arrested a suspect in a Khartoum shooting that killed two Egyptians as the two governments investigate and seek to maintain bilateral relations. Peace Efforts: Sudanese anti-war groups presented a roadmap to regional and international mediators and called for an immediate humanitarian truce. Humanitarian Aid: Qatar’s development fund and Red Crescent delivered 10 more truckloads of medical supplies, bringing their Sudan relief convoy total to 31 as conflict and food insecurity deepen.

Border Probe: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ordered an investigation after an airstrike near the Egyptian border killed at least 72 Sudanese gold miners. Egypt says its forces targeted illegal mining sites; rights groups blame Egypt for the deaths. Egyptian Killings in Khartoum: Two Egyptian truck drivers were shot dead days later. Sudanese authorities arrested a suspect, who reportedly claimed revenge for a brother killed in the border strike; that account has not been verified. Peace Efforts: Sudan’s anti-war coalition called for an immediate humanitarian truce and presented mediators with a peace roadmap. Humanitarian Aid: Qatar delivered 10 truckloads of medicines and medical supplies to Sudan, bringing its relief convoy total to 31. Security Tensions: Sudan’s army said it shot down a hostile drone near the Ethiopian border, as fighting and regional tensions raise fears of wider instability.

Border Strike Probe: Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ordered an investigation after an airstrike killed 72 gold miners near the Egyptian border. Rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed Egypt, but the claim has not been independently verified; Egypt says its forces are targeting illegal mining. A suspect arrested after killing two Egyptian truck drivers in Khartoum reportedly said he was avenging his brother, who died in the strike. Push for a Truce: Sudanese anti-war groups, including former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, urged an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and presented mediators with a plan linking a truce, aid access and political dialogue. Chemical Weapons Scrutiny: Five countries called on Sudan to cooperate with the OPCW over allegations of chemical weapons use by the army; African civil society groups are also demanding international inspections. Sudan denies the allegations. Humanitarian Strain: The WHO warns attacks and funding cuts are hitting health services across the region, while UNHCR says aid to 50,000 Sudan conflict survivors is at risk.

Border Strike Probe: Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ordered an investigation after an airstrike hit a gold-mining area near Egypt, killing at least 72 people, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers. The group blamed Egypt, which has not commented; the account remains unverified, and Sudan says the two governments are in contact. Peace Efforts: Anti-war civilian forces presented regional and international mediators with a roadmap for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid and a Sudanese-led political process aimed at restoring civilian rule. War and Hunger: Burhan has ruled out talks with the RSF, while a food-crisis monitor warns that conflict and drought are worsening famine risk in Darfur and Kordofan. Border Tensions: Sudan’s army says it downed a hostile drone near the Ethiopian border, as a local governor alleged it came from Ethiopia.

Border Accountability: Emergency Lawyers says airstrikes killed at least 72 miners near Sudan’s disputed border with Egypt. Egypt has not commented; Sudan’s army-led government says it is investigating after contact with Egyptian leaders, but has not directly blamed Cairo. War and Security: Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has again ruled out talks with the RSF, while the army says it shot down a hostile drone near the Ethiopian border. Food Crisis: A global food-security monitor warns conflict and drought are worsening hunger in Darfur and Kordofan. In May, 19.5 million people faced acute food insecurity, including 135,000 in the most severe category. South Darfur: Recent abductions of traders and activists in Nyala are raising fears, with families still unsure where some captives are being held.

War and Talks: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has again ruled out negotiations with the RSF, saying the army will press its campaign across Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile. Repeated mediation efforts have failed to secure a lasting ceasefire. Border Strike: Sudanese rights monitors say at least 72 miners were killed in an airstrike on a gold-mining site near Egypt; they accuse Egyptian forces, but the toll and responsibility remain unverified, and neither government has commented. Chemical Weapons Allegations: The US, UK, EU and other countries pressed Sudan for clarification at the OPCW over allegations that the army developed and stored chlorine munitions. Sudan’s military has rejected the claims. Arms Embargo: Russia and China blocked a US push at the UN Security Council to extend the Darfur arms embargo nationwide, leaving restrictions limited to Darfur.

Civilian Protection: A drone strike on a displacement shelter in southeastern Sudan reportedly killed dozens, including women and children; rights groups blamed the RSF. Political Tensions: Civilian alliance leader Mohamed Abdel Hakam accused army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of political manoeuvring and warned that war is exposing children to forced recruitment and denying them education. He said allied groups constrain Burhan’s decisions, while alleging he made concessions in recent talks with a US adviser. UN Sanctions: The Security Council renewed the Darfur arms embargo until December, but Russia and China blocked a US bid to extend it across Sudan. Military Defection: An RSF special operations commander reportedly defected to the army with about 300 officers, a significant shift in the war’s military alignments.

Civilian Toll: A drone strike in southeastern Sudan killed around 40 people, including children, according to rights groups and local sources; reports say a displacement shelter was hit. Separate RSF-allied shelling reportedly killed a woman and three children. Arms Embargo: Russia and China blocked a US push at the UN to extend Sudan’s arms embargo nationwide. The Security Council renewed sanctions on Darfur for two months, but broader restrictions remain unresolved. War and Politics: Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed to retake all territory from the RSF and rejected talks. A former prime minister, meanwhile, sought Canadian support for peace efforts. RSF Defection: The group’s special operations commander defected to the army with 300 officers.

Blue Nile Attack: A drone strike on a shelter for displaced people in Sudan’s Blue Nile state killed at least 30 civilians, according to local authorities; rights monitors put the toll at 41, including children. They blamed the RSF, while the group had not commented. The UN condemned the reported attack and called for accountability. Arms Embargo: The Security Council renewed the arms embargo on Darfur through Dec. 11, but Russia and China blocked a US push to extend it across Sudan. The council also renewed the sanctions-monitoring panel’s mandate. War and Politics: Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ruled out talks with the RSF and vowed to retake all territory. An RSF special-operations commander also defected to the army with about 300 officers. International Justice: US sanctions against the International Criminal Court drew condemnation from UN officials and rights groups. The court handles cases related to Sudan, and critics warn the measures could weaken accountability for victims.

Blue Nile Massacre: At least 30 people, mostly women and children, were killed in an RSF-blamed drone strike on a displacement site in Abu Shendi. The attack near Sudan’s Ethiopian border comes amid rising violence and mass displacement; the RSF has not commented. Darfur Sanctions: The UN Security Council extended the Darfur arms embargo until December 11, but Russia and China blocked a US push to expand it nationwide, leaving restrictions limited as fighting spreads across Sudan. Justice at Risk: Washington’s new sanctions on the International Criminal Court could disrupt its work, including investigations into alleged crimes in Darfur, and threaten services the court relies on. Peace Efforts: A US envoy met army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt as Washington presses for an end to the war; Burhan has ruled out talks with the RSF and vowed to retake all territory. Military Shift: An RSF special operations commander reportedly defected to the army with about 300 officers.