Sudan War Diplomacy: Sudan’s Sovereign Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in Eritrea for talks with President Isaias Afwerki, his second visit in two months, as Khartoum deepens political and security coordination with Asmara. Blue Nile Front: Sudanese forces say they repelled an RSF-and-SPLM-N attack on Al-Baraka in Blue Nile’s Al-Kurmuk area, claiming heavy losses and a push back toward the Ethiopian border. Kordofan Civilian Toll: The Sudan Doctors Network reports at least 21 deaths, including women and children, after an SPLM-N attack in South Kordofan near Kauda, accusing forces of ethnic targeting and displacement; separate reports also describe shelling in Dilling that killed five, including a child. UN Arms Embargo Push: The Sumood Alliance urges the UN Security Council to expand Darfur’s arms embargo to cover all Sudan, citing widening operations and calling for renewed fact-finding and accountability. External Fueling of the Conflict: A UN fact-finding mission says foreign recruitment networks and external support are boosting both SAF and RSF capabilities, including drone systems and surveillance, worsening civilian harm. Humanitarian Access Pressure: A US adviser says Washington is pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan to enable unhindered aid access and calls for protection and release of detained aid workers. National Dialogue Move: Sudan’s government reportedly dismissed criminal charges against those seeking to return for the national dialogue, aiming to restart talks after years of stalled efforts.