AGP Executive Report

Sudan War & Rights: UN-linked reporting says women in Sudan’s war have been raped and ransomed by fighters, with accounts pointing to the RSF and describing sexual slavery and payments that can reach $10,000. Humanitarian Funding Pressure: The Norwegian Refugee Council ranks Sudan as the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, citing over 9 million internally displaced people, 4 million refugees in neighboring countries, and a sharp funding shortfall. Ebola Scare at Entry Point: A traveler from Sudan with fever was isolated for Ebola testing at Hyderabad’s Gandhi Hospital after thermal screening flagged symptoms at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Refugees & Livelihoods in Egypt: WFP and KOICA completed a $6 million, three-year programme supporting refugees and Egyptian host communities, training 14,000 people in vocational skills and microgrants, with 39% earning income within six months. Regional Politics: Sudanese political forces met in Addis Ababa under the “Quintet mechanism” to push a new peace process, though analysts say exclusion and deep divisions may derail it.

Humanitarian Crisis: The Norwegian Refugee Council says Sudan is now among the world’s most neglected displacement emergencies, with over 9 million internally displaced and about 4 million refugees abroad, as hunger and needs keep worsening. War’s Gender Toll: The UN says sexual violence is a defining feature of Sudan’s war, with women subjected to rape and sexual slavery and forced ransoms, often linked to the RSF. Security Reshuffle: RSF commander Mohamed Dagalo has ordered creation of a “new national army” and a defence and security council, deepening Sudan’s split between rival power centers. Aid Access & Accountability: A Sudanese political bloc is divided ahead of Addis Ababa dialogue talks, with some groups boycotting over process and fears of legitimizing the RSF-linked track. Ebola Watch: A Sudan-linked suspected Ebola case triggered isolation and testing in India, while global health groups push vaccine readiness as outbreaks spread regionally.

Sudan War Crimes & Sexual Violence: The UN says sexual violence is among the most defining features of Sudan’s war, with women subjected to sexual slavery and ransom demands, and it points especially to RSF abuses across Khartoum, Darfur and Gezira. Political Process in Addis Ababa: Sudan’s Democratic Bloc is split over the planned Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, with some groups boycotting over procedures and rejecting the inclusion of Tasees, while SLM-Abdelwahid joins talks. Humanitarian & Media Support: The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate reports it has backed more than 1,000 media workers since the war began, including targeted support for women and health needs. Security Update: UN-linked reporting highlights continued violence, including a recent cattle raid in Rubkona County that left dozens dead and injured. Water Governance: A new analysis warns Sudan’s water management is worsening under conflict and climate shocks, while regional disputes over the GERD add instability. Health & Outbreaks: CEPI funding is backing investigational Ebola vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo strain amid the DRC outbreak.

Diplomacy: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Ankara, discussing bilateral ties and efforts to stop regional conflicts. Human rights in Sudan: A new Associated Press report says women abducted during Sudan’s war were raped and held as sex slaves, with captors forcing families to pay ransoms—sometimes up to $10,000—while survivors kept photos of injuries to seek accountability. Humanitarian displacement: IOM reports over 10,000 people displaced in Sudan’s Blue Nile within three weeks, underscoring how quickly fighting drives new flight. Accountability and public trust: Coverage highlights Sudan officials’ silence over passport-related questions involving sanctioned figures, saying non-response is eroding trust. Regional security: The Southern Liberation Operations Room accuses Haftar-affiliated groups of smuggling fuel from Libya through Chad into Sudan, worsening shortages in southern areas. Ebola spillover: Separate reporting warns of Ebola diagnostic failures in eastern DRC and notes Uganda is preparing for possible imported cases, with Sudan-linked displacement and health strain in the wider region.

Sudan War Displacement: IOM says more than 10,000 people were displaced in Sudan’s Blue Nile in just three weeks in May, pushing the state total to about 59,742, as fighting intensifies. Darfur/Kordofan Drone Attacks: New drone strikes reportedly killed civilians and sparked fresh accusations between warring parties, with tribal clashes also flaring in the region. RSF Violence Claims: Reports say dozens of civilians were killed in RSF attacks amid escalation, including claims of 58 deaths in North Kordofan villages. Aid and Health Pressure: UN-linked reporting warns that Sudan’s conflict is worsening access to lifesaving care, while displaced women face extreme risks during childbirth in neighboring countries. Information War: Analysts describe a “virtual battlefield” where SAF and RSF compete through propaganda and social media, leaving facts hard to pin down. Diplomacy: Erdoğan met Sudan’s Burhan in Ankara, reaffirming Türkiye’s support for peace efforts and expanded cooperation. Labor Talks: Sudan’s labor minister met counterparts at the ILO conference in Geneva to discuss joint cooperation. Accountability Probe: Nepal’s committee investigating former home minister Sudan Gurung has been granted five more days to finalize its report.

WFP Leadership Transition: Carl Skau has taken over as Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme, steering the agency through surging hunger and shrinking funding gaps. Sudan Refugee Health Crisis: Aid cuts are worsening maternal health risks for Sudanese refugees in the Central African Republic, as clinics close and preventable deaths loom. Sudan Violence and Civilian Toll: The UN says Eid al-Adha killings and drone strikes across Kordofan and Darfur are driving displacement and disrupting aid, while a suspected cholera outbreak spreads in West Kordofan. Disease Watch: Aid groups warn a suspected mpox outbreak in Darfur’s Jebel Marra could spread to overcrowded camps unless action is taken fast. Security and Governance: UN humanitarians report intercommunal clashes in western Sudan, suspending aid for thousands, as fighting intensifies. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister says Cairo will keep pushing peaceful crisis resolution and regional stability, amid broader security concerns.

Kordofan Violence and Eid Toll: The UN says dozens of civilians were killed over Eid al-Adha as fighting intensified across Kordofan and Darfur, with aid suspended for about 21,000 people in Central Darfur and displacement rising in South Kordofan. Drone Strikes on Displacement Sites: Rights groups and local leaders report nearly 70 deaths in two drone attacks in Kordofan, including children and women killed while fleeing to shelter areas. RSF Attack Deaths in North Kordofan: Sudan’s authorities report the death toll from an RSF attack on North Kordofan villages has risen to at least 58, after bodies of missing people were found. Disease Watch—Mpox in Darfur: Aid groups warn of a suspected mpox outbreak in Darfur’s Jebel Marra region, with at least 200 suspected cases across towns and fears it could spread into overcrowded camps. Health Crisis—Vaccines for Ebola (Bundibugyo): CEPI announced about $62 million to fast-track at least three investigational Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidates as the DRC outbreak grows, with Moderna also receiving up to $50 million for early-stage work. Sudan War’s Medical Fallout: A report highlights how the conflict is disrupting drug supplies, including insulin, forcing patients to risk spoiled or unusable medicines. Security Council Structure: Hemedti issues a decree forming a Security and Defence Council for the Tasees government, outlining roles tied to national security and a plan for a new army. Media Ownership Shift: Sky exits Sky News Arabia, with IMI taking full control amid prior scrutiny of Sudan war coverage.

Sudan War Accountability: A Sudan-focused report says the RSF “Butcher of al-Fashir,” Abu Lulu, was seen back on the battlefield despite international sanctions, while the RSF-led authorities deny his release and say a special court will handle his case. Humanitarian Crisis: The war continues to drive mass displacement and hospital destruction, with Sudan described as facing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Conflict Technology: MISBAR says the Turkish HISAR air defense system has appeared in Sudan, highlighting how drones and long-range weapons are shaping the SAF–RSF fight. Media and Information: Sky News Arabia’s ownership has shifted fully to UAE-based IMI amid renewed scrutiny over its Sudan coverage, with Sudan having previously banned the channel. Eid and Daily Life: Reports describe how Eid al-Adha in Sudan is being reshaped by war pressures, including sharp sacrificial sheep price hikes. Civilian Attacks in Darfur: Human rights reporting alleges RSF abuses during the El Fasher offensive, including killings of people with disabilities and claims of foreign-linked personnel.

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.