AGP Executive Report

Sudan Civil Society: Darfur Women Platform, Sudan Civic Convergence Tracks, Sudan Peace Call, Tadamon, and Union’s Front rejected El Burhan’s proposed “Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue,” calling it political cover under military sponsorship and warning it can’t bring peace or legitimacy while the war continues. Human Rights & War Crimes: Rights groups urged the UN Human Rights Council to launch a chemical weapons inquiry into Sudan’s conflict, pushing for an independent process with the OPCW. Humanitarian Aid: WFP welcomed a USD 5 million contribution from South Korea to support emergency food for 365,000 people and restart school feeding for 23,000 children in Khartoum State. Displacement & Camps: In Tawila (North Darfur), IOM reported 3,000 new tents erected for displaced families, but said the scale is still far below needs as rainfall threatens conditions. Education Returns: A voluntary return program brought 392 Sudanese nationals back from Egypt, including teachers and students, as preparations for the new academic year continue. Local Human Story: A Sudanese AI professor in Ras Al Khaimah remains bedridden after a car crash killed her husband, with mounting medical bills reported by local media.

Aid Crunch: A new ALNAP report says global humanitarian funding has been cut sharply while needs keep rising, with Sudan and Gaza facing added limits on what aid teams can do. Return to School: 392 Sudanese nationals returned from Egypt under a voluntary return program, including teachers and students, as the embassy works to get them back in time for the new academic year. Shelter Shortfall in Darfur: In Tawila’s Daba Naira camp, IOM-backed teams have erected 3,000 tents, but that’s far from enough for 665,000+ displaced people, with rainfall threatening to worsen conditions. Food for Families: Korea pledged $5m to WFP for emergency food for 365,000 people and school meals for 23,000 children in Sudan, supporting a restart of feeding in Khartoum. Education Under Pressure: Book Aid International sent 18,000 new books to Sudan’s universities and libraries as conflict keeps millions out of school and damages education infrastructure. Women’s Health in Camps: In Chad’s refugee setting, an IRC-supported clinic is helping Sudanese pregnant women with checkups and practical support like food supplies.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Aid cuts are forcing clinic closures and pushing patients to travel farther for care, with Médecins Sans Frontières warning Sudan’s health system is nearing breaking point as admissions rise and funding dries up. Education Under Attack: On the International Day to Protect Education from Attacks, officials say millions of Sudanese children are out of school and many school buildings are no longer fit for learning, as global reports track thousands of attacks on classrooms and education staff. Civilians Under Fire: Escalating drone and air attacks are making “nowhere is safe” a reality for civilians, with strikes hitting power infrastructure and triggering hospital disruptions, medicine shortages, and wider daily survival shocks. Women’s Recovery in Chad: A midwife in Chad is helping Sudanese women rebuild after fleeing war, offering pregnancy support and practical help that goes beyond the clinic. Sudanese Politics: A coalition of Sudanese political forces rejects a proposed SAF-led national dialogue, saying it would legitimize war-made power and should come only after serious talks to end fighting. Culture & Belonging: A Loy Excellentia Picnic in Brandon brought Sudanese students together with peers from across the world, using food, sports, and conversation to strengthen community ties. Global Rights Spotlight: HRW warns rising Tigray tensions are testing the AU’s ability to act, as drone-linked abuses and stalled mediation raise fears for civilians.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Médecins Sans Frontières warns Sudan’s healthcare system is nearing collapse as global funding cuts force clinic closures, with the US USAID pull leaving many services without replacement support. Education Under Attack: On the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, reports highlight how conflict is pushing children out of classrooms—Sudan is named among places where displacement and insecurity keep learning from continuing. Chemical Weapons Allegations: A new report says UNICEF-supplied chlorine may have been diverted for chlorine bomb production in Sudan, raising fresh calls for accountability. Culture & Community Building: A Sudan-based architecture initiative, Haboba’s House, is stepping in to repair homes for long-term recovery—filling a gap where aid keeps people alive but not rebuilding. Sports & Youth Focus: Nigeria’s Super Falcons appoint Augustine “Cerezo” Eguavoen as interim coach for Olympic qualifiers against Comoros, with the tie scheduled for October at Remo Stars Stadium.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says Sudan’s healthcare system is nearing collapse as global aid funding cuts—linked to the shutdown of USAID—force clinics and hospitals to close, leaving millions without lifesaving care and pushing patients into longer, riskier journeys. UN Ceasefire Push: The UN is calling for an immediate ceasefire as drone attacks and healthcare destruction worsen the war, with investigators warning of serious violations by both sides. Darfur Justice: The ICC heard calls for real, tangible reparations for Darfur victims tied to Ali Kushayb, including medical help, education, and support for return and reintegration. Gen Z Martyrs’ Day (Nepal): Sudanese home affairs minister Sudan Gurung marked Gen Z Martyrs’ Day with families remembering September 8, 2025 losses and renewed calls for accountability. Sports (Nigeria): Augustine “Cerezo” Eguavoen named interim coach of the Super Falcons for 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Comoros, with a full technical team set for October fixtures.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns Sudan’s healthcare system is nearing collapse as international aid cuts force clinic closures and leave patients with fewer places to go, with admissions rising sharply in some supported facilities even as support stops elsewhere. UN Ceasefire Call: The UN is urging an immediate ceasefire as drone attacks and healthcare destruction worsen the Sudan crisis, warning of serious violations by both sides. Education Under Pressure: Education Above All (EAA) says attacks on schools have surged globally, citing Sudan among prolonged conflicts where schools face military use or displacement sheltering. University of Khartoum Fallout: A new report says 71% of University of Khartoum academics remain outside Sudan, while war damage to housing and ICT infrastructure threatens plans to restart face-to-face teaching. Culture & Community: Sudan Archives shares how she builds music by blending fiddle culture with electronic production—an artistic reminder of Sudan-linked creativity reaching global audiences. Global Lifestyle Note: A Sahab Al Khair initiative says it has raised AED 10.9m since 2006, supporting clinics and education, including a Sudan clinic launched in 2006.

Sudan War Crimes & Chemical Weapons: A new Human Rights Watch push urges Germany to confront the UAE’s alleged role in Sudan, pointing to a UN Fact-Finding Mission report that links UAE-linked networks to RSF atrocities, including “hallmarks of genocide.” Sudan Accountability Debate: An EU Today report claims leaked Sudanese military documents show a chlorine-gas weapons programme reaching top command, while verification remains blocked and sanctions continue. Human Rights Council Focus: The UN Human Rights Council opens in Geneva with Sudan on the agenda, including scrutiny of conditions in El-Obeid and broader Sudan-related reporting. Culture & Public Speech: In the US, rapper Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks while opening for Ed Sheeran sparked petitions and backlash; he later insisted his message is not against Jewish people, keeping Sudan mentioned among calls for freedom. AI & Rights: UN rights chief Volker Türk warns advanced AI could pose an existential risk and calls for “cast-iron guarantees,” as concerns grow about disruptions to services and democratic systems.

Sudan War & Rights: UN rights chief Volker Türk renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire and an end to foreign involvement as Sudan’s civilian toll rises, warning of escalating drone attacks and alleged external support to RSF-linked forces. Humanitarian Crisis: Reports highlight civilians killed in South Kordofan, including women and children, alongside worsening displacement and health breakdowns. Media Freedoms: RSF released four female journalists and a lawyer after months in detention in North Darfur, following earlier syndicate concerns about enforced disappearances. Cost of Living: Sudan’s economic crisis is squeezing families in Omdurman and beyond, with soaring food prices, collapsing wages, and uncertainty over the exchange rate pushing people deeper into debt and aid dependence. Power & Daily Life: War-driven blackouts are pushing households toward solar power, but high costs keep many shut out. Culture & Sports (Sudan-linked): Nigeria’s Super Falcons set their 2028 Olympic qualifying route, with Comoros advancing after a 30-0 aggregate win over Sudan—matches scheduled at Remo Stars Stadium in October.

Solar Survival in Khartoum: With Sudan’s war-linked blackouts worsening, more families in Omdurman are turning to rooftop solar—but prices for panels, batteries and inverters keep it out of reach for many. Humanitarian Alarm in West Kordofan: A local relief group reports at least 23 deaths and 310+ suspected cholera cases in Humeir and Hilla Hussein, warning of medicine and fluid shortages and disrupted transport. UN Pressure on Sudan Arms: Sudanese civil society is urging the UN Security Council to expand the arms embargo nationwide, citing drone strikes hitting hospitals, camps, schools and markets. War Economy Claims: Sudan’s Communist Party says the conflict has deepened economic collapse and fueled a parallel economy tied to smuggling and military-commercial interests. Culture & Memory: A feature revisits Jimmy Durham, described as the first Black soldier to enlist in the British army, tracing his Sudan-linked origins. Global Pop Politics Spillover: International headlines keep circling Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks during Ed Sheeran’s tour, with petitions calling for his removal—echoing how Sudan-related solidarity themes travel through global culture.

Solar & Daily Life in Khartoum: Sudan’s worsening power crisis is pushing families toward rooftop solar, but prices for panels, batteries and inverters keep many households out—Omdurman resident Randa al-Mansour says blackouts force her children to return home and disrupt study. Cholera Alert in West Kordofan: A local relief group reports at least 23 deaths and 310+ suspected cholera cases in Humeir village and Hilla Hussein, warning of shortages of IV fluids and medicines and transport barriers that trap patients. Drone Strikes Fuel Arms Embargo Push: Sudanese civil society urges the UN Security Council to expand the arms embargo nationwide, citing drone attacks hitting hospitals, camps, schools and markets and documenting 1,000+ civilian deaths in early 2026. War Economy Claims: Sudan’s Communist Party says the conflict has deepened a “war economy,” draining resources from production and accelerating unemployment, hunger and inflation. Culture & Heritage Basics: UNESCO explains how it protects World Heritage sites—cultural, natural and mixed—through international responsibility for “outstanding universal value.” International Day of Charity: Qatar and the UAE highlight charity models that blend relief with longer-term development, education and health support.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: U.S. officials are urging the UN Security Council to impose a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan, warning the country is “descending into hell” as drone warfare and foreign intervention drive soaring civilian harm and displacement. Kordofan Violence: In South Kordofan, the Sudan Doctors Network reports at least 26 deaths and dozens injured in two separate attacks, including killings of women and children in Debi/Luweiri and shelling in Dilling, with civilians fleeing amid worsening conditions. Child Marriage Push: The UN General Assembly adopted Nov 27 as an International Day to eliminate child, early and forced marriage, with Sudan among the co-sponsors—calling for education, stronger laws, and sustained political will. Gender Funding Reality Check: A New Delhi panel highlights that gender budgeting often lacks enough money and long-term financing, and that funders struggle to make capital “fit the change” without better data and systems. Sudan in the Diaspora: A UK case involving a Sudanese asylum seeker in Coventry adds to the week’s attention on migrants’ safety and vulnerability abroad. Culture & Spotlight: George Clooney’s Venice lifetime award also spotlights his activism, while pro-Palestinian voices like Macklemore keep pushing Sudan into global conversations.

Sudan War & Safety: The U.S. is urging the UN Security Council to impose a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan, warning the country is “descending into hell” as drone strikes and foreign intervention drive mass civilian harm. Regional Diplomacy: The Arab League opened its 166th session in Cairo under Tunisia’s chairmanship, with Sudan on the agenda alongside Gaza and Iranian attacks. Kordofan Violence: At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured in two separate attacks in South Kordofan, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, which also alleges ceasefire violations and civilian targeting. Humanitarian Access: A senior Trump adviser says Washington is pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan to allow unhindered aid, amid growing concern over detentions of aid workers. Charity & Aid Work: On International Day of Charity, Kuwait and the UAE highlighted humanitarian diplomacy and long-term giving models, while Qatar Charity reported major 2026 relief and development reach across crisis-hit countries including Sudan. Culture & Music: Sudanese electronic artist Taz Waves is reworking classic keyboard sounds into a new album, blending nostalgia with an electronic future. Diaspora Life: A Sudanese asylum seeker in the UK faced court over a robbery attack in Coventry, reflecting how war-linked displacement can spill into everyday struggles abroad.

Sudan War & Safety: At least 26 people were killed and dozens injured in two separate attacks in South Kordofan, with the Sudan Doctors Network blaming SPLM-N forces for strikes on Debi and Luweiri and for artillery shelling hitting Dilling, as civilians flee amid fears of worsening conditions. Humanitarian Access: The UN warns Sudan’s crisis is deepening as aid workers face growing detentions by armed groups, while a US adviser says Washington is urgently pushing for a humanitarian truce to allow unhindered aid delivery. Healthcare & Resilience: In the UK, Sudan-born sonographer Ahmed Bakheet rebuilds his career after torture and the loss of two children, restarting through volunteering and landing an NHS-linked role. Community Aid: Qatar Charity (QC) says its 2026 humanitarian outreach has reached nearly QR236mn and about 5.8mn people across crisis-hit countries, including Sudan. Culture & Sound: Sudanese electronic artist Taz Waves turns the country’s keyboard-era sonic legacy into a futuristic album, tracing how classic Yamaha and Technics tones shape new music. Dialogue Hope: Sudan’s proposed national dialogue gets a boost after charges against returnees were dismissed, keeping peace talks alive amid skepticism from some opposition groups.

Sudan Dialogue Update: The Sudanese government moved to restart national dialogue by dismissing criminal charges against people returning to take part, a step welcomed by the AU but still viewed with skepticism by some opposition groups. War Economy & Rights: A UN report says Sudan’s conflict is being fueled by external weapons and mercenaries, with drones playing a growing role in extending strikes beyond front lines. Humanitarian Crisis: Aid and protection needs keep rising as civilians face hunger, displacement, and violence, while UNHCR warns of major budget cuts that could hit support for displaced people across regions including Sudan. Women and Civilians Under Fire: Reports highlight how weapons flows and armed group tactics are worsening risks for women and girls, with calls for stronger arms embargo enforcement. Culture & Community: A Sudanese refugee story from the UK shows how volunteering and healthcare access can help survivors rebuild lives after torture and persecution. Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister met Sudan’s top diplomat during Non-Aligned Movement commemorations, discussing cooperation in agriculture and education and scholarships for Sudanese students.

Sudan War & Humanitarian Fallout: A UN report says Sudan’s conflict is being fuelled by weapons and mercenaries from external states, with drones helping both sides strike beyond front lines. Missing Persons Crisis: The ICRC warns more than 11,000 people are registered missing in Sudan, as families face arrests, disappearances, and a lack of a central system to track detainees. Red Cross Support: The Red Cross says it helped 38,500 families reconnect as Sudan’s missing-person crisis deepens. Dialogue in Khartoum: A Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue preparatory committee says it’s working to bridge gaps through consultations, with participants shaping outcomes by consensus. Arms Embargo Debate: The UN Security Council is urged to extend Sudan’s arms embargo nationwide and include drones, arguing the current map no longer matches the war. Women & Peacebuilding: In Warrap, a deputy governor calls for peacebuilding to move beyond conference halls and involve local communities, including accountability for rape and cattle raiding. Sports & Culture: Nigeria’s Super Falcons coaching reshuffle is in focus, with Swedish coach Thomas Dennerby linked to a possible return ahead of Olympic qualifiers. Education & Mobility: UK’s “visa brake” challenge fails for Sudanese students with Oxford offers, keeping the suspension in place.

Sudan Dialogue: Khartoum’s dialogue preparatory committee says it’s building a Sudanese-Sudanese process that doesn’t impose a fixed agenda, aiming to bridge gaps through meetings and consultations while protecting participants’ safety. Women & peacebuilding: In Warrap, the deputy governor urged peace to move from conference halls to grassroots action, calling for accountability for crimes like rape and cattle raiding. Culture & learning: A new push in Sudan-focused scholarship highlights Sudanese writers and stories from within the war, including work by Abdel Aziz Baraka Sakin. Health & daily life: A rare Sudan case report describes a man who swallowed a 20-centimeter toothbrush and carried it for three years before seeking care. Migration reality: Reports note Sudanese arrivals in the UK by small boat are rising, linking the war’s spillover to displacement and pressure on migration routes. Heritage abroad: Iraq announced a plan to recover 100,000 smuggled artifacts, underscoring how conflict-era looting affects regional cultural life. Community events: Sudanese culture is being celebrated in Ottawa with food, music, clothing, and family activities.