AGP Executive Report

Sudan War Update: A drone strike hit a crowded market in West Kordofan’s Ghubaysh, killing at least 28 people and wounding dozens, as rights groups blame the Sudanese army; the attack lands amid a wider pattern of civilian harm as UN officials warn civilians are dying at staggering rates in conflicts worldwide. Diplomacy & Sovereignty: Türkiye’s UN envoy urged consistent application of international humanitarian law and warned against “double standards,” while President Erdoğan met Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris in Ankara, reiterating support for Sudan’s sovereignty and backing a ceasefire plus a political process. Humanitarian Pressure: The UN says Sudan’s humanitarian crisis remains catastrophic, with hunger and aid collapse deepening the danger for millions. Health Response Beyond Sudan: Separately, the US is working with a San Diego biotech to make an experimental Ebola antibody available for high-risk people as the outbreak worsens in the region.

Drone Strike Toll in Kordofan: A drone attack hit a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens, with witnesses describing a strike that hit a restaurant and caused panic as civilians tried to buy food and supplies. War Crimes Accountability Fight: The Sudanese Armed Forces denied responsibility, saying they target only “military objectives,” while the wider pattern of drone warfare is again raising pressure on both sides over civilian harm. RSF Leadership Rumor Denied: Separately, the RSF rejected reports that Abu Lulu (al-Fateh Abdullah Idris) had been released after being filmed killing civilians in al-Fashir, insisting he remains detained and that any claims are part of an “incitement” campaign. Humanitarian Pressure: With Sudan’s war continuing to drive displacement and hunger, aid groups and UN partners keep pushing relief—while the latest market deaths underline how fast civilians are still being hit.

Drone Strike Fallout: A drone attack on a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killed 28 and injured dozens, with Sudan’s army denying civilian targeting and saying it hit RSF vehicles—while rights groups accuse the army of striking civilians; the UN says drone warfare has already killed hundreds of civilians this year. Humanitarian Pressure: Egypt again urged an end to arms flows to “illegal entities” in Sudan and pushed for a humanitarian truce and ceasefire talks led by Sudanese parties. Refugee Support: UNHCR and Al-Rahma signed a grant to deliver relief items to 428 Sudanese refugee families in eastern Chad amid severe funding gaps. Connectivity and Trade: Qatar Airways announced expanded service to Port Sudan, adding three weekly flights from July 2, as Sudan’s war reshapes routes and logistics. Ebola Alarm (Regional, not Sudan): WHO chief Tedros warned of the “scale and speed” of an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with the world watching how fast surveillance and treatment can move.

Drone Strike Fallout: A drone attack on a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killed 28 people and wounded dozens, with Sudan’s army denying it targeted civilians and saying it hit RSF vehicles instead—while rights groups insist the strike hit civilians during peak hours. Ebola Alarm in the Region: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned about the “scale and speed” of a rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, citing hundreds of suspected cases and deaths, and pushing for an emergency committee meeting as Congo reports 134+ suspected fatalities. Diplomacy Around Sudan: Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty urged an end to arms flows to “illegal entities” in Sudan and backed a humanitarian truce toward a Sudanese-led ceasefire and political process. EU Sanctions Push: Sudanese victims asked the EU to sanction UAE officials and firms accused of supporting the RSF, seeking targeted action under the EU human-rights sanctions regime. Aid Pressure: UNHCR warned it may cut more jobs as funding drops, even as displacement—including from Sudan—keeps rising.

Sudan Accountability Shock: A Reuters report says RSF commander Abu Lulu (al-Fateh Abdullah Idris), once filmed executing civilians in al-Fashir, has been released and returned to active combat—though RSF denies it and says a special court will try him. Humanitarian Strain: UN OCHA says UN and partners are still delivering aid in Sudan, including food rations in Darfur and cholera vaccination efforts, while fighting continues to drive new displacement. War’s Civilian Cost: Experts warn drone warfare is making Sudan’s conflict deadlier for civilians, as insecurity and insecurity-linked movement keep humanitarian needs rising. Regional Pressure Point: Separate reporting highlights cash-strapped UNHCR preparing more job cuts as funding drops—an extra hit to refugee support that includes Sudan. Ebola Spillover Risk: WHO declared the Congo/ Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, raising fears of delayed detection and further spread across borders.

Accountability Under Fire: A Sudanese RSF commander filmed executing civilians in al-Fashir has reportedly been released from prison and returned to active combat, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters—while the RSF denies the claim and says a special court will try him. War’s Human Cost: The report lands as insecurity keeps tightening across Sudan, including deadly attacks on key roads in South Darfur and Kassala. Health Shock Beyond Borders: WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, raising fears of spread in a region already strained by conflict and mobility. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister reiterated support for Libya’s unity and urged a Sudan-led political process to end the war and reject parallel entities. Aid Pressure: UNHCR says it will cut more jobs and push urgent reforms as funding drops, even as displacement—including from Sudan—keeps rising.

Sudan War Update: Sudan’s president has returned home after medical treatment in the UK, with his office saying he had an angiogram and angioplasty with a stent placed and that his condition is stable. Diplomacy in Motion: The same week also saw Sudan’s prime minister in London for meetings with regional leadership, underscoring how Khartoum is trying to keep channels open even as the conflict grinds on. Humanitarian Pressure: UN warnings continue to frame the crisis as a hunger emergency, with millions facing acute food shortages as fighting and aid collapse deepen. Security on the Ground: Reports also point to continued battlefield shifts near the Ethiopian border, while experts warn drones are making civilian harm worse. Regional Context: BRICS foreign ministers reiterated positions on escalating regional crises, a reminder that Sudan’s war remains tied to wider geopolitical tensions.

Drowning Tragedy in Libya: Three young men who drowned off Benghazi were recovered, with authorities still searching for a fourth missing person. Sudan War’s Civilian Toll: UN-linked reporting says drone strikes are now a leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, with experts warning both the army and RSF are being supplied with drones. Hunger Crisis Deepens: UN warnings keep stacking up: nearly 20 million people face acute food shortages, as war and aid collapse tighten around families. Diplomacy and Regional Pressure: Egypt is pushing deeper ties with Eritrea while trying to counter Ethiopia in the Horn, and UN-backed efforts elsewhere include a Yemen prisoner exchange that also involves Sudanese detainees. Politics Beyond Sudan: In Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi officially took office amid disputes over cabinet balance—an echo of how power-sharing fights spill into governance.

Sudan War & Civilians: UN rights chief Volker Turk says drone warfare is now the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, with at least 880 people killed by drones between January and April, as both the army and RSF receive drone support from abroad. Hunger Crisis: UN agencies warn 19.5 million people face crisis-level food insecurity or worse, with famine still threatened in multiple areas if fighting and aid access worsen. Blue Nile Front: Sudan’s army says it retook Khor Hassan in southeastern Blue Nile from RSF, dealing heavy losses and pushing a wider push toward Kurmuk near the Ethiopian border. Humanitarian Access: UN launches an urgent appeal for 20.4 million people, citing a major funding gap that is slowing aid delivery. Abyei Update: An 11-year-old boy abducted in 2020 was reunited with his family after six years, as Abyei officials say relations with Messiriya improved amid the wider Sudan conflict.

Sudan War Update: Sudan’s army says it has retaken Khor Hassan in Blue Nile state from the RSF, dealing heavy losses and pushing its push toward Kurmuk near the Ethiopian border—an area tied to cross-border trade and key infrastructure. Humanitarian Crisis: UN agencies warn hunger is tightening fast: 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity, with millions at crisis levels and famine still a looming risk if access and fighting worsen. Civilian Impact: Drones are increasingly driving civilian deaths, with UN officials saying armed drones account for over 80% of conflict-related fatalities in recent months. Diplomacy: Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris met President Mohammed Shahabuddin in London for health and bilateral discussions. Culture & Resilience: Football has returned to Khartoum’s war-scarred pitches as the domestic league stages first matches since the conflict began.

Drones and hunger collide in Sudan: The UN warns the country is sliding toward an “even greater tragedy” as 19.5 million people face crisis-level food insecurity, with 135,000 in famine-like conditions across Darfur hotspots and worse expected in the June–September lean season. Civilian toll rises: UN officials say armed drones are now the leading cause of civilian deaths, with 880+ killed since January, as strikes hit airports and civilian sites. Humanitarian access stays tight: Agencies stress aid is far below needs, even as displacement and service collapse deepen daily suffering. War’s wider supply links: A separate report alleges Turkey has helped move Iranian military materiel to Sudan via sanctions-evasion channels. Local life under strain: Khartoum residents report water access has become a daily ordeal amid power outages and broken basic services.

Hunger Alarm: UN agencies say Sudan’s war is pushing the country toward a deeper catastrophe, with 19.5 million people facing acute food insecurity and 135,000 in hotspots at risk of famine as the rainy-season lean period approaches. Humanitarian Pressure: WFP warns hunger is already “crisis levels” for two in five Sudanese, with aid blocked by insecurity and access constraints. Political Fallout: In Nepal, the Nepali Congress is demanding a fair probe into former Home Minister Sudan Gurung, warning against using the investigation to “clear” him. Regional Politics: In Iraq, Kurdish lawmakers signal possible withdrawal from Baghdad over salary delays, while more MPs leave Sudani’s alliance after cabinet vote tensions. Geopolitical Tension: BRICS talks in India end without a joint statement as divisions over the Iran war deepen.

Sudan–Ethiopia Tensions: Khartoum and Addis Ababa are trading fresh political and military accusations, with drone attacks and troop movements along the border raising fears of a wider clash. War on Civilians: UN reporting this week says drone strikes are driving a deadlier phase of the Sudan conflict, with attacks spreading across multiple regions. Khartoum’s Pressure Point: The latest flare-up follows a recent drone strike on Khartoum’s airport area, after the government had already accused Ethiopia of complicity. Regional Diplomacy: The AU and UN leaders also warned that external interference is fueling Africa’s security crises, including in Sudan and the Horn. Communications Link: In a separate diplomatic track, Sudan and Qatar discussed boosting digital infrastructure and communications cooperation.

Sudan-Ethiopia Tensions: Khartoum and Addis Ababa traded fresh accusations over drone attacks and alleged support for armed groups, with Sudan warning of a dangerous escalation as forces mass along the border. War’s New Lethality: UN reporting and Sudan-focused coverage point to drones driving a deadlier phase of the SAF–RSF conflict, with civilian areas increasingly hit. RSF Pressure Inside Sudan: The SAF says it is striking RSF leadership and infrastructure, while RSF claims drone shootdowns and continued bombardment—especially around Nyala in South Darfur. External Interference Alarm: AU and UN leaders warned that outside meddling is fueling Africa’s security crises, naming hotspots including Sudan. Regional Ripples: While Sudan’s war dominates headlines, the week also brought a Yemen prisoner swap of 1,600+ detainees—showing diplomacy can still move, even as Sudan’s conflict hardens.

Sudan War, Aid Pressure: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says there’s “no will” to end Sudan’s civil war peacefully and warns of a growing humanitarian collapse, citing impunity, extreme violence against civilians, sexual violence, and a health system in freefall as funding cuts bite. Civilians Under Drones: UN-linked reporting this week highlights how drone strikes are driving civilian deaths higher, with attacks spreading across regions and worsening already fragile living conditions. Governance in Conflict Zones: In areas under the Tasees administration, officials say they’re pushing to complete state institutions, including forming a new police force and moving ahead on civil documents and passports. Regional Diplomacy Fallout: Separate reporting notes Sudan’s government recalled its Ethiopia ambassador after a Khartoum airport drone attack, adding to the sense that neighboring states are being pulled into the conflict’s escalation.

Drone War Escalation: The UN says armed drones are now the main driver of civilian deaths in Sudan—at least 880 killed between January and April 2026, with Kordofan hit hardest—warning the conflict could slide into an even deadlier phase as drone reliance keeps fighting going through seasonal shifts. Humanitarian Pressure: MSF calls it a “political failure” to end the war and fund aid, as health systems collapse and civilians face hunger and sexual violence. Diplomacy in Motion: Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council chair Abdel Fattah al-Burhan wraps talks in Bahrain focused on ceasefire efforts and humanitarian access, while Egypt and Uganda coordinate on regional stability including Sudan. Regional Context: UN and AU leaders in Addis Ababa reaffirm their partnership and push for reforms to global financial rules—an echo of the wider squeeze Sudan faces as aid and stability remain under strain. Aid Spotlight: Qatar Red Crescent’s Adahi campaign reports strong local engagement and plans to deliver sacrifice-based food support to Sudan among other countries.