AGP Executive Report

Sudan War & Civilians: A new wave of reporting keeps spotlighting the RSF’s campaign in Darfur and beyond, including allegations of mass killings and abuses during the siege and fall of El Fasher, with survivors describing executions and arrests of civilians. Humanitarian Pressure: The UN World Food Programme warns that food insecurity is worsening while funding falls short, saying it has received only about half the money needed to feed people at scale in 2026. Arms & Foreign Links: France-linked reporting claims Sudan’s conflict is being fueled by foreign-supplied systems, while Human Rights Watch and other accounts point to UAE-linked support to RSF-aligned forces. Diplomacy & Information: Sky News Arabia is exiting its UAE media venture after genocide-denial accusations, underscoring how Sudan coverage remains politically contested. Regional Context: Ukraine’s sanctions decrees also include Sudanese individuals and companies, reflecting continued international scrutiny of alleged missile and drone networks tied to the war economy.

Military Power Struggle: Sudan’s army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced a sweeping military reorganization to bring allied armed groups under formal army command, appointing new top posts as the SAF-RSF fight deepens. Civilian Harm in Kordofan: A Sudan Doctors Network report says RSF-affiliated forces killed 27 civilians in North Kordofan’s al-Murrah area during Eid al-Adha, including elderly people, in villages with no military presence. Justice and Detention: Sudan’s Ministry of Justice says it is implementing a Supreme Judicial Council pardon decision to release inmates for Eid al-Adha, including Libyan and other Arab and foreign prisoners, with foreigners to be deported after legal steps. Eid and War’s Reality: Coverage highlights how Eid al-Adha is being marked under Sudan’s war conditions, with families facing rising costs and ongoing insecurity. Archaeology Under Pressure: An international team using satellite tech says it found 260 ancient communal burial sites in Eastern Sudan’s Atbai Desert, warning that gold rush and strife are destroying monuments fast. Regional Spotlight: Ukraine aligned sanctions with the EU’s 20th package, adding Sudanese individuals and companies tied to missile and drone production.

Sudan Conflict & Civilians: A Sudanese medical monitoring group accuses UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces of killing 27 civilians in North Kordofan during Eid al-Adha, saying the attacks hit villages with no military presence and deepen an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Regional Accountability & Law: An op-ed argues the ICC is moving fast on Gaza but staying “conspicuously silent” on Iran’s role, raising fresh questions about how international law is applied in major conflicts. Eid & War’s Toll: Coverage highlights how Eid al-Adha in Sudan is being reshaped by violence and economic strain, including reports of survivors describing brutal escape from attacks. Ebola in the Region: Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is expanding, with WHO warning cases may rise; reporting notes there are no ready treatments or vaccines yet, and options are limited to clinical trials. Middle East Diplomacy Pressure: Multiple pieces track Trump’s push to expand the Abraham Accords and Pakistan’s refusal, including statements from Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar insisting there will be “no flexibility” until an independent Palestinian state is recognized. UAE’s Role in Sudan: New reporting and analysis continue to allege UAE involvement in arming and training fighters tied to Sudan’s war, keeping international scrutiny on Abu Dhabi high.

Massacre in North Kordofan: Sudan Physicians Network says Rapid Support Forces-linked forces killed 27 civilians in al-Murrah villages west of Barah during Eid al-Adha, in an area with no military presence, with tribal and medical groups putting fatalities at 30+ and warning protection agreements are collapsing. Diplomatic Push for Sudan Talks: Russia’s deputy foreign minister met Sudan’s intelligence chief, discussing ending the “military and political crisis,” normalising the situation, and keeping political dialogue active. AU on Sudan’s Suspension: An analysis revisits the African Union’s continued suspension of Sudan since the 2021 coup, weighing “zero tolerance” against the urgent need for peacebuilding amid the humanitarian catastrophe. Eid and War’s Human Cost: Survivors and medical monitors describe how attacks and insecurity during the holiday deepen displacement and worsen an already dire crisis. Regional Security Spillover: Somalia police in Dhobley arrested youths suspected of planning irregular entry into Kenya via a smuggling network, highlighting routes through Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan and Libya.

Civilians Under Fire in North Kordofan: A Sudanese medical group says attacks by forces affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces killed 27 people in al-Murrah area west of Barah during Eid, including elderly victims. Eid Rhetoric Turns Toward Dialogue: Eid al-Adha messages from Sudan’s SAF and RSF leaders shifted away from war talk toward peace, stability, and returning displaced people, following Burhan’s openness to a political dialogue. U.S.-France Coordination on Sudan: A senior U.S. advisor met France’s foreign ministry to align on Sudan, Libya, and Western Sahara, stressing Berlin Conference follow-up and the Joint Declaration of Principles. Humanitarian Pressure Mounts: The EU says humanitarian needs are at record levels in 2026 and is reshaping aid delivery to protect workers, improve efficiency, and partner more with local groups—amid Sudan’s world-scale crisis. Regional Security Spotlight: UN adds Israel and Russia to a blacklist over conflict-related sexual violence, with Sudan again referenced among countries facing documented abuses.

Sudan War & Politics: Sudan’s rival leaders used Eid al-Adha speeches to push competing paths forward, with SAF chief Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan calling for a broad Sudanese-Sudanese political dialogue while excluding forces “stained with blood,” as AU/UN/EU/Arab League/IGAD-backed talks are set to begin June 3. Humanitarian Crisis: A new report says Sudan’s civil war has become the world’s largest humanitarian emergency, with over 33 million people needing aid, including millions facing acute food insecurity and children suffering malnutrition. Rights & Accountability: Human Rights Watch alleges UAE-trained Colombian mercenaries were deployed to fight alongside RSF, pointing to El Fasher atrocities in 2025 and renewed scrutiny of foreign involvement. Local Impact: Sudanese farmers in Northern State’s Abri face jail over loan defaults after a failed winter harvest blamed largely on frequent power outages. Regional Context: US and France reaffirm cooperation on Sudan after the Berlin Conference, stressing international coordination as the crisis deepens.

Sudan Politics: Sudan’s military chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says the government will convene a “comprehensive political dialogue” to set a new “political structure,” aiming to end repeated crises and complete the civilian democratic transition. Eid and Economy: War and economic collapse are reshaping Eid al-Adha in Khartoum and Omdurman, with sacrificial sheep prices soaring and many families unable to afford the tradition. Conflict Impact: A drone strike on a Sudan border town killed at least 14 people, according to a survivor and an official. Public Health: Ebola remains a major regional concern after WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency; in Sudan’s wider region, countries are tightening surveillance and entry screening, including enhanced airport checks in the US for travelers from affected areas. Humanitarian Funding: WFP warns hunger is worsening globally as aid funding is squeezed, with conflict-linked food and energy price spikes driving acute need.

Sudan War Crimes & Accountability: Reuters reports survivors from al-Fashir in Darfur describing captivity, beatings, and killings during a three-day RSF assault, with civilians fleeing a months-long siege; the RSF did not respond to questions. Human Rights & Foreign Support: Human Rights Watch accuses the UAE of recruiting and routing Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside Sudan’s RSF, including training and involvement in major atrocities. Defection & Public Reckoning: A defected RSF commander, “Savannah,” filmed performing Hajj in Mecca, triggering mixed Sudanese reactions over whether piety can erase alleged RSF crimes. Security Incident: A drone strike on a Sudan border market near Chad killed at least 14, mostly women, according to a survivor and officials. Environment & Mining Risks: In River Nile State, cyanide-contaminated ponds linked to unregulated gold mining killed an entire sheep flock, renewing calls for stronger oversight. Ebola Spillover Region: Uganda shut its border with the DRC over Ebola fears, allowing only response teams and essential travel under strict monitoring.

Sudan War: Human Rights Watch says the UAE trained Colombian mercenaries at bases in Al Dhafra and Abu Dhabi before they were sent to fight alongside Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, adding to allegations of Gulf military support; the UAE denies the claims. Border Violence: A Sudanese man in the UK, Alnour Mohamed Ali, pleaded guilty to endangering others after four migrants drowned during an English Channel crossing in April. Ebola Watch (Region): Oxford University researchers are developing and trialling a vaccine for the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, with hopes of a workable vaccine within 2–3 months. Global Pressure on Aid: The UN’s WFP warns hunger is at record levels, citing Sudan’s ongoing crisis among the worst humanitarian emergencies. Diplomacy & Law: UN chief Guterres warns of “dangerous erosion” of respect for international law, pointing directly to conflicts including Sudan.

Sudan War: A drone strike on the Sudan–Chad border town of Al-Tina killed at least 14 people, mostly women, as a communications blackout left details sketchy; the UN says drone use is raising the risk to civilians in already cut-off areas. Humanitarian Pressure: A new Lancet report warns the global aid system is “no longer fit for purpose,” pointing to Sudan among the worst-hit crises and arguing the system needs urgent overhaul, not more cuts. Regional Diplomacy: UN chief António Guterres warned the UN Charter is under “profound strain” as wars and geopolitical splits deepen. Middle East Flashpoint: Iran condemned fresh U.S. strikes as “bad faith” while restoring internet after a long shutdown, as talks continue—at the same time, Trump renewed pressure for Muslim states to join the Abraham Accords, with Pakistan publicly rejecting the idea. Libya Track: A UN delegation led by Ulrika Richardson visited southern Libya to push action against smuggling and improve local services.

Sudan War: A Reuters report says a commander tied to filmed killings in al-Fashir—RSF Brig. Gen. Abu Lulu—was released from prison and returned to active duty, even as the RSF-led government denies it and says a special court will try him. US-Iran Tensions: The US carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, hitting missile sites and boats meant to lay mines, while Trump claimed Iran talks in Doha are “proceeding nicely,” despite warnings that the ceasefire is fragile. Diplomacy Pressure on Israel: Trump again pushed for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords as part of any Iran deal; Pakistan’s defence minister rejected it, calling it against “fundamental ideologies” and questioning Israel’s trustworthiness. Human Rights Watch: HRW alleges UAE-linked networks helped send Colombian mercenaries to support Sudan’s RSF. Regional Mobility: Congo’s president announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan. 1, 2027.

Iran Deal Pressure: President Trump says talks with Tehran are “proceeding nicely,” but any agreement must come with a “mandatory” push for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords—raising doubts as Iran warns a deal isn’t imminent and officials cite shifting US positions. Sudan War Fallout: A UNDP study says Sudan’s electricity grid has taken up to $3bn in damage since the war began, while Reuters reports farmers fear Iran-linked fuel and fertilizer price spikes will cut summer planting and worsen hunger. Human Rights in Focus: A Darfur victims group alleges a Sudanese man arrested at Port Sudan in 2024 was tortured and convicted under anti-terror laws, spotlighting abuses amid state security crackdowns. Refugee Returns: Libya’s Interior ministry says repatriations of Sudanese nationals continue via Mitiga International Airport, coordinated with Sudan’s embassy. Regional Diplomacy: In Iraq, Najaf hosted a conference urging rejection of sectarianism and hate speech, with Sudan’s chargé d’affaires among attendees.

Sudan Frontline Update: The Sudanese army says it captured al-Baraka on the outskirts of al-Kurmuk in Blue Nile, near the Ethiopian border, after clashes with RSF, claiming the area was “fully secured” and that heavy losses were inflicted on RSF and allied forces. Humanitarian Pressure: The fighting continues to deepen one of the world’s worst crises, with famine, mass displacement, and widespread civilian harm reported across the country. Africa Day 2026: Across the continent, leaders and communities marked the 63rd anniversary of African Liberation Day/Africa Day, linking the celebrations to calls for stronger unity, governance, and water sustainability. Eid Livestock Demand: In Qatar, a subsidised sheep program sold thousands of animals in the first days ahead of Eid al-Adha, as demand pushes prices and supply planning. Regional Diplomacy: Muslim-majority states condemned a purported Somaliland “embassy” opening in occupied Jerusalem as “illegal and unacceptable,” while Türkiye used Africa Day to reaffirm ties with African partners.

Blue Nile Front: Sudan’s army says it captured Al-Baraka on the outskirts of Al-Kurmuk in Blue Nile, near the Ethiopian border, after clashes with the RSF, claiming the area was “fully secured” and that RSF losses included destroyed or seized vehicles—RSF had no immediate comment. Diplomacy Shockwave: Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, including Sudan, condemned Somaliland’s reported plan to open a “purported embassy” in occupied Jerusalem as “illegal and unacceptable,” calling it a “flagrant violation” of international law and pledging support for Somalia’s unity and sovereignty. War Economy at Eid: In Kuwait, Eid Al-Adha livestock prices rose sharply—sheep up by KD 10–50 and cattle prices reportedly doubling in some markets—linked to regional conflict, supply shortages, and higher demand. Humanitarian Pressure: A new study says hunger is being used as a weapon of war, citing more than 20,000 incidents of food-related violence since 2018, including Sudan market attacks. Ebola Watch: UK researchers are rushing a new Ebola vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo strain as the DRC outbreak spreads, while WHO has declared an emergency.

Ceasefire Push in Nairobi: Sudanese political and armed groups have proposed a renewable three-month truce to curb fighting, with monitoring by local, regional and international bodies and a joint military committee to track violations and enforce accountability; the plan was discussed in Nairobi under the “Sudanese Declaration of Principles Forces for Building a New Homeland,” with Sumud led by Abdalla Hamdok and the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army led by Abdul Wahid al-Nur among key participants. War on the Air: Reports also say Sudan’s forces downed a Bayraktar Akıncı-type drone and claimed use of an air-to-air missile, underscoring how drone warfare is reshaping the conflict. Press Freedom Spotlight: UNESCO awarded the 2026 World Press Freedom Prize to the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate for documenting killings and attacks on media workers amid a “zone of silence.” Ebola Emergency Nearby: WHO declared an Ebola public health emergency over a rare strain spreading in central Africa, raising regional health alarms.

Sudan Peace Talks: Sudan’s political and armed groups have opened Nairobi talks under a “Declaration of Principles” push to end the war and restore stability, with key opposition and civil-society figures in the first session. Air War: The Sudanese Armed Forces say they shot down a hostile Bayraktar Akinci drone that entered from Ethiopia, with footage circulating online. Humanitarian Health: Italy and UNOPS have launched a new three-year project to expand and rehabilitate dialysis services in Sudan, targeting vulnerable patients in Kassala. War’s Hidden Wounds: Aid workers warn that sexual violence linked to Sudan’s conflict is driving traumatic fistula cases, with women on the Chad-Sudan border waiting for surgery. Regional Context: Separately, the SAF’s drone claims come as Central Africa’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak grows, with experts stressing the lack of proven vaccines or treatments for this strain.