AGP Executive Report

Culture and Heritage: Doha’s Katara Cultural Village is hosting “Mosaic of Sudan,” a 95-photo exhibition celebrating the country’s landscapes, traditions and crafts through October 31. Women’s Priorities: Sudanese activist Naemat Koko says a comprehensive ceasefire and safe, unrestricted aid access are urgent priorities for women, and civilians must not be sidelined in political talks. Education and Press Freedom: Journalist Rasha Hassan was detained in White Nile state after sharing a report about pupils barred from exams over unpaid fees, despite ministry rules protecting their access to education. Civilian Safety: UN officials say drone strikes killed at least 306 people in Sudan in October’s first three weeks, hitting homes, markets, hospitals, displacement sites and vital infrastructure. Dangerous Work: A 14-year-old Sudanese boy who travelled north to support his orphaned siblings died in an air strike at a Red Sea gold-mining site where at least 72 miners were killed.

Sudanese Culture: “Mosaic of Sudan,” a Doha exhibition of 95 photographs spanning the country’s landscapes, traditions and everyday life, remains open at Katara through October 31. Sudanese Canadian poet and musician Mustafa also joined Dua Lipa for a London festival conversation about his poetry collection, Nour. Hunger Crisis: A UK-led warning says 19.5 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity, including 5 million at emergency levels, and urges aid access to prevent famine. Mining Dangers: At least 72 miners, including a 14-year-old supporting his siblings, were killed in an airstrike at a Red Sea gold-mining site—underscoring the perilous gamble facing Sudan’s gold seekers. Daily Hardship: Fuel shortages and soaring prices are leaving transport workers in Port Sudan spending hours in queues and struggling to cover household costs.

Sudanese Heritage: A 95-photo exhibition at Qatar’s Katara Cultural Village is celebrating Sudan’s landscapes, traditional dress, crafts and social life. “Mosaic of Sudan: One Homeland, Endless Stories,” featuring Atif Saad Khalafallah’s work, runs through October 31. Cost of Living: Fuel shortages and rising prices are squeezing Sudanese workers. In Port Sudan, minibus driver Azhari Mohamed says he loses workdays queuing for petrol and struggles to cover household costs. El Fasher: Civilians continue to face unlawful killings, detention and torture a year after the RSF captured the city, Amnesty International reports. Fewer than 70,000 people remain, down from more than a million before the war, with aid access severely limited. Education and Hunger: Sudan faces a deepening knowledge crisis, while international partners warn of rising famine risk as aid cuts collide with crop failure in Darfur.

Sudanese Heritage: Doha’s Katara Cultural Village is showcasing Sudan’s landscapes, traditions and daily life through 95 photographs, in an exhibition running until Oct. 31. Everyday Costs: Fuel shortages and rising prices are squeezing Sudanese workers. A Port Sudan minibus driver says long queues leave him with less time to earn and fares no longer cover his costs. El Fasher: Amnesty says civilians face unlawful killings, detention and torture a year after the RSF captured the city; fewer than 70,000 people remain, down from more than a million. Hunger Crisis: Aid agencies warn famine risks are worsening, with 19.5 million people facing acute food insecurity and five million at emergency levels.**

Displacement: Ten years after the Calais “Jungle” was demolished, Sudanese engineering student Adam says repeated evictions have left him with only the clothes he wears. Diaspora & Memory: A personal essay from Cairo reflects on Sudanese family separation and inherited loss, recalling how the flooding of Wadi Halfa displaced earlier generations. Film & Art: El Gouna’s CineGouna drew more than 320 Arab film projects and added training for Egyptian filmmakers; London’s 1-54 art fair also spotlighted Sudanese artist Ibrahim El-Salahi. Women’s Safety: A UN Women survey found nine in 10 organizations assisting people displaced from El Fasher report unsafe conditions, with many women and girls facing trauma and little access to support.

Life in Exile: Tigrayan refugees in eastern Sudan are building routines in Um Rakuba, from cooking familiar foods to organizing cultural events, while many still worry about missing relatives. Women’s Safety: Nine in 10 organizations supporting people displaced from El Fasher report unsafe conditions; many women and girls face severe distress, and some have received no mental health or legal support. Education and Research: UNESCO warns that war is putting Sudan’s universities, research institutions and decades of scientific knowledge at risk, urging investment in recovery. Hunger Crisis: A joint warning from the UK and 31 partners says 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity, with famine risk rising and aid access urgently needed.

Health Under Attack: A BBC investigation found at least 43 attacks on hospitals and healthcare sites in El Fasher between May 2024 and October 2025; 55 medical workers were killed, and the RSF disputes the findings. El Fasher: Amnesty International says civilians still face unlawful killings, detention and torture a year after the city’s capture, with schools reportedly used as detention centres and aid access limited. Drone Strikes: The African Union condemned deadly attacks across Sudan and Abyei and called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire; children were among those killed in Khartoum. Hunger and Education: Aid cuts and crop failure are worsening food shortages in Darfur, with children at high risk of malnutrition. Sudan’s Education Ministry also warned that a school in Egypt is unaccredited and its diplomas will not be recognized. Faith and Community: Amin Ismail has been released from Kobar Prison, while a UK church concert planned for November will raise funds for a Sudanese church affected by the conflict.

Education: Sudan’s Education Ministry says the Advanced Khartoum International School in Egypt is unlicensed and unaccredited, and it will not recognize the school’s diplomas. Families are urged to check requirements before enrolling. Peace Efforts: A new Oxford-based civic initiative launches on October 30 to press for civilian protection, humanitarian support and peace talks. Separately, Geneva consultations are coordinating diplomatic efforts; the UN says possible detainee exchanges and help for students to sit exams wherever they live remain early proposals, not a ceasefire deal. Civilian Toll: UNICEF condemned attacks that killed at least 12 children in Sudan, as drone strikes continue to threaten civilians and essential services. Refugee Support: A UK route aims to help about 40 refugee students enter university in 2027, with places and support planned across 15 universities. The countries eligible have not yet been confirmed. Sudanese in the US: More than 1,800 Sudanese nationals retain temporary protection from deportation while the US government delays a final decision; the reprieve’s duration remains unclear.

Children at Risk: UNICEF says at least 12 children were killed in attacks in West Kordofan and Khartoum, including nine at a displacement camp and three in a residential area. Sudanese Diaspora: A Sudanese student doctor who fled targeting at home was punched in Dublin in an attack described in court as having troubling racial aspects. Peace and Education: At UN-backed talks in Geneva, Sudan envoy Pekka Haavisto said there is no military solution to the war and outlined possible prisoner exchanges and steps to help students sit exams wherever they live. Culture: Sudanese student Altayeb Abdallah won bronze at an international wushu event in China, saying martial arts helped him connect with Chinese culture. Sudanese novelists Amir Tag Elsir and Hammour Ziada are also among writers due at the Sharjah International Book Fair, running November 4–15.

Sudanese Writers: Novelists Amir Tag Elsir and Hammour Ziada are among more than 50 Arab authors at the Sharjah International Book Fair, running Nov. 4–15, with discussions on literature, identity and society. Education and Water: A severe water shortage in White Nile State has forced schools to close and some families to leave their villages. Film: Sudanese filmmaker Ahmed Nagm Eldin is receiving project guidance and industry connections through El Gouna Film Festival’s Safe Harbour programme for displaced MENA filmmakers. Heritage: New research on an ancient Sudanese workshop is shedding light on Kushite royal power; archaeologists have also identified nearly 300 sites in northern Sudan.

Drone Strikes: More than 100 civilians have reportedly been killed in Sudan since Sunday as drones hit markets, transport hubs and residential areas. Four people, including three children, died in Khartoum; the UN condemned attacks on displaced civilians. Displacement and Hunger: More than 8.5 million people are displaced inside Sudan, with around 40% of the population facing acute hunger and famine fears growing in Darfur and Kordofan. Gold Rush: At least 72 miners were reported killed in an airstrike near the Egypt border, with many more still missing. Young people are being drawn to dangerous mining as war destroys other livelihoods. Protection Abroad: Sudanese nationals in the US will retain temporary protection and work rights while officials delay a decision on their status. Culture and Heritage: Archaeologists have uncovered a Kushite faience workshop at Napata, shedding light on royal power and craftsmanship. At Egypt’s El Gouna festival, a support programme is helping displaced filmmakers, including Sudanese filmmaker Ahmed Nagm Eldin, reconnect with the industry.

Civilian Toll: Drone strikes across Sudan have killed more than 100 people since Sunday, including civilians at a West Kordofan transport hub and displaced families in Blue Nile. The UN condemned the attacks and called for accountability. Displacement and Hunger: More than 8.5 million people are internally displaced, while around 40% of the population faces acute hunger and famine risks are growing in Darfur and Kordofan. Sudanese Abroad: About 1,800 Sudanese in the US retain temporary protection from deportation for now, though officials have not said how long it will last. In the UK, two Sudanese doctors have been unable to take up Oxford master’s places after their visa challenge failed. Kushite Heritage: Archaeologists found a faience-making workshop in the Temple of Sanam, offering new insight into how Kushite rulers used craft production to reinforce royal power. On Screen: Sudanese model Nour Yahya is among the contestants in season two of Arabic-language dating series Love Is Blind Habibi, premiering November 12.

Civilian Toll: Drone strikes across Sudan have killed more than 160 people in recent days, according to rights groups and medics. A strike near a West Kordofan market killed about 80, while attacks in Khartoum killed four people, including three young children. The UN says strikes are also disrupting essential services. Sudanese in the US: About 1,800 Sudanese covered by Temporary Protected Status can remain in the United States for now, as officials delay a final decision on their protections. Community Safety: In Salford, families say they fear attacks on homes wrongly identified as shared housing; one targeted property housed young Sudanese refugees. Diaspora Life: A Sudanese community in the US is planning a cultural fundraiser for children back home.

Civilian toll: A drone strike at a market transport hub in Al-Dibab, West Kordofan, killed 80 people, according to a medical source and a witness; a separate strike near Khartoum airport reportedly killed three young children. In West Darfur, an RSF attack on a displacement camp killed at least 11 people, mostly women and children, a regional official said. Sudanese in the US: Sudanese residents covered by Temporary Protected Status can continue living and working in the United States for now, but officials have not said how long protections will last. Culture and heritage: Sudanese modernist Ibrahim El-Salahi’s work featured at Frieze Masters in London, while researchers have identified nearly 300 archaeological sites in northern Sudan.

West Darfur: A regional government official says an RSF attack on a displacement camp killed at least 11 people, mostly women and children, and injured five. Sudanese Diaspora: Sudanese enrolled in the US Temporary Protected Status program can continue living and working there for now, as officials delay announcing the program’s future. Heritage: Archaeologists have documented nearly 300 sites in northern Sudan, tracing human activity back about 12,000 years; a life-sized rock carving may depict an ancient ruler. Education: Drone attacks have disrupted classes in El Obeid, adding to the risks facing children amid Sudan’s conflict. Community: Ugandans in Khartoum marked their country’s 64th independence anniversary and reaffirmed solidarity with Sudan.

Livelihoods at Risk: Sudanese gold miners describe the deadly toll of a reported airstrike near the Egyptian border, where workers dig for income amid war and economic collapse. Accounts of the death toll vary, and responsibility remains disputed. Civilian Toll: A drone strike on a crowded cattle market in Nyala killed 30 people and wounded 47, according to a medical source; the army and RSF traded blame. Sudanese Abroad: Around 2,000 Sudanese in the United States face uncertainty as temporary protected status nears expiry, with no clear announcement on renewal. Hunger and Education: War and drought are worsening child malnutrition in Darfur and Kordofan, while drone threats continue to disrupt classes in El Obeid. Culture: A London sound installation brings together calls to prayer recorded in Khartoum and other cities, exploring faith, community and identity through shared sound.