AGP Executive Report

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis & Civilians: The UN Security Council held an emergency session on Sudan, with Denmark convening talks on protecting civilians and a push to expand the arms export ban across all Sudan (including drones), while Sudan’s representative and Abdelfattah El Burhan’s side resisted the proposal. Health Access in Darfur: South Darfur’s Rahad Al-Bardi hospital closure has left pregnant women dying on the road to care, after the locality’s only doctor left and basic services stopped. Aid Logistics: Humanitarian logistics efforts are keeping medical supplies moving into Darfur despite permits, security checks, and transport delays, including deliveries supporting hospitals and clinics in West and Central Darfur. Conflict, Hunger & Food Security: UN leaders called Sudan’s famine situation a “shameful milestone,” linking conflict to hunger and warning that disruptions to global food supply chains could worsen acute food insecurity in Sudan. Arms & Protection of Medical Sites: A broader warning highlights rising attacks on civilian infrastructure—including schools and medical facilities in Sudan—raising the risk of further normalization of harm to healthcare.

Humanitarian Emergency: UN chief Antonio Guterres called the confirmation of famines in Sudan and Gaza a “shameful milestone,” warning that conflict continues to drive hunger and that food costs in Sudan have surged sharply, while WFP stressed how disruptions to global shipping and fertilizer flows can translate into fewer meals for children. Civilian Protection & Rights: The UN humanitarian chief told the Security Council that more than two-thirds of Sudan’s population needs lifesaving help, with civilian deaths heavily linked to drone strikes, and urged stronger protection and access as roads and services deteriorate. Justice & Health in Detention: Port Sudan Central Prison detainees have launched an indefinite hunger strike, alleging prolonged trial delays and obstruction, with 83 detainees affected and conditions described as worsening. Arms Pressure at the UN: The US pushed to expand the Darfur arms embargo to cover all Sudan, explicitly including drones and related technologies, while China, Russia and Sudan opposed the move. Conflict in Kordofan: A local medical group reported deadly attacks by SPLM-N in South Kordofan, triggering displacement toward Abu Hitan and Kadugli and warning of risks of wider ethnic conflict. Diplomacy & Aid: Italy’s ambassador presented credentials in Khartoum and highlighted “Italy for Sudan” support, including food and basic necessities delivered to internally displaced people.

Food Security & Conflict-Hunger: WFP’s acting chief told the UN Security Council that Sudan’s conflict-hunger cycle is accelerating, warning that civilians are being trapped between violence and starvation. Civilian Protection & Drones: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said more than two-thirds of Sudan’s population needs lifesaving help, with about 1,400 civilian deaths in the first half of 2026—most linked to drone strikes hitting markets and power/water infrastructure. Sanctions & Arms Controls: The US pushed to expand the Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan and explicitly include drones, but China, Russia and Sudan opposed while Denmark, UK and France backed the move. Education in Crisis: UN education funding announced $22m to help nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children resume safe, quality schooling in West Darfur, South Kordofan and Gedaref. Justice & Health Risks in Detention: Port Sudan detainees launched an indefinite hunger strike over alleged trial delays and obstruction, raising urgent concerns for detainee health. Child Safety & Care: UN-linked reporting also highlights how war disrupts schooling and safe services, while protection needs remain acute for children.

Education Funding: UN fund Education Cannot Wait announced a US$22m, three-year push to bring nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents back to safe, inclusive learning in West Darfur, South Kordofan and Gedaref, where millions have missed almost 500 days due to school closures and displacement. Humanitarian Pressure: UN aid chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council the world is failing Sudan as civilian deaths rise and funding gaps bite, warning that people need food, water and medicine while drones and attacks hit markets and critical infrastructure. Civilian Dialogue: UN political chief Rosemary Dicarlo said Sudan’s government is intensifying efforts to support civilian dialogue, amid reports of heavy drone use, localized ground fighting and serious concern along the Blue Nile border with Ethiopia. Arms Monitoring: The US proposed a UN Security Council resolution to expand Sudan’s arms embargo to all of Sudan and explicitly include drones and related technologies, aiming to curb external military support. Regional Spillover: Chad put its forces on high alert after aircraft and drones linked to Sudan’s war struck a convoy inside Chadian territory, raising fears of wider confrontation. Health Access: UN reporting highlights mothers dying in childbirth as war cuts off hospital care, underscoring how conflict is collapsing essential health services.

Education Emergency: UN fund Education Cannot Wait announced a new US$22m, three-year programme to restore safe, quality and inclusive schooling for nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents in West Darfur, South Kordofan and Gedaref, as Sudan’s war keeps about 8 million school-age children out of class and schools non-operational. Displacement & Health Strain: IOM reports more than 200,000 people newly displaced across Sudan’s Kordofan region as fighting intensifies, with families facing shortages of water, electricity and medical care. Blue Nile Front: Sudan Doctors Network warns that new displacement from Blue Nile’s Geisan locality is arriving with dire needs for food, medicine and shelter, raising risks for vulnerable groups ahead of heavy rains. Public Health Under Heat: Sudan’s Red Sea State reported 16 heatstroke deaths, highlighting how weakened services and crowded living conditions turn extreme temperatures into a lethal public-health emergency. Humanitarian Access & Protection: UN and rights groups continue to flag rising violence against civilians and aid operations, while reports also describe mass violence against Christians in Sudan, including killings and church seizures. Reconstruction & Health Sector: Egypt’s foreign minister met Sudan’s finance minister to discuss reconstruction support, including roads, transport, and cooperation in medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Kordofan Displacement Crisis: IOM reports over 200,000 people forced from homes across Sudan’s greater Kordofan since late 2025 as clashes intensify, with fighting and drone strikes disrupting power, water pumping, hospitals, and telecoms in El Obeid. Blue Nile Frontline Health Strain: Sudan Doctors Network warns that new arrivals from Geisan locality lack food, medicine, and shelter after RSF-linked attacks from Ethiopia, raising fears of worsening conditions with rains. Heatstroke Deaths in Red Sea State: Sudan’s Health Ministry says 16 people died from heatstroke and 160 cases were recorded, prompting cooling centres, upgraded emergency departments, and awareness campaigns. Aid Workers Under Fire: UN and Sudan-based reporting highlight rising risks for humanitarian teams, including drone-related harm and attacks on health facilities, with Sudan cited among the deadliest places for aid workers. Drug Crackdown in Northern Bahr el Ghazal: Police in Aweil report confiscating 653 cartons of tramadol/“Longo,” saying clinics have been used for related handling and urging action to protect young people. Khartoum Food Access Hit: Takayas (community kitchens) in southern Khartoum reportedly stopped after funding cuts and shifting control, threatening meals for about 50,000 families amid broader shortages. Health Services Targeted in Nyala: Sudan Doctors Network says a urologist survived an assassination attempt in Nyala, while special forces deployment intensifies security checks around healthcare staff. Regional Health Cooperation: Egypt and Sudan foreign and finance ministers discussed expanding cooperation for reconstruction, including medical and pharmaceutical support.

Heat & emergency care: Sudan’s Red Sea state health authorities report 16 heatstroke deaths after a sharp rise in cases, with 160 cases recorded and new cooling centres, upgraded emergency departments, and an ambulance hotline set up to respond faster. Aid access & protection: UN-linked reporting warns that drone warfare is outpacing accountability, with Sudan cited among places where drones have driven heavy civilian harm and attacks on health facilities. Kordofan displacement crisis: IOM says more than 200,000 people have been forced from homes across Sudan’s greater Kordofan since late 2025 as fighting and strikes hit power and water systems, disrupting hospitals and telecommunications. Blue Nile front: Sudan Doctors Network warns that RSF-linked attacks from Ethiopia’s border area have displaced thousands from Geisan, leaving families short of food, medicine, and shelter as rains threaten worse conditions. Khartoum food safety: In southern Khartoum, community kitchens (“takayas”) have stopped operating after army gains and funding cuts, threatening food for about 50,000 families amid rising prices and power cuts. Health workers under threat: Sudan Doctors Network reports an assassination attempt on urologist Dr. Ammar Ahmed in Nyala and condemns attacks on medical staff, calling for protection for healthcare workers. Drug crackdown: Northern Bahr El Ghazal police say they seized 653 cartons of tramadol/“Longo” and claim clinics are being used for related cases as enforcement intensifies.

Kordofan Displacement: The IOM says fighting and drone strikes have forced 200,000+ people from homes across Sudan’s greater Kordofan since late 2025, with El Obeid’s power outages disrupting water pumping, hospitals, and telecoms. Blue Nile Front: Sudan Doctors Network warns that RSF-linked attacks from Ethiopia into Blue Nile’s Geisan locality have displaced 5,355 people (Aug 12–15), arriving in Damazin with dire food, medicine, and shelter gaps that could worsen with rains. Heat as a Health Emergency: Sudan’s Red Sea state Health Ministry reports 16 heatstroke deaths and 160 cases, citing rising temperatures and emergency steps like cooling centres, upgraded emergency departments, and an ambulance hotline. Aid Workers Under Fire: UN-linked reporting highlights how drones and insecurity are reshaping risk for humanitarian teams, with Sudan among the world’s deadliest settings for aid workers. Food Access Crisis in Khartoum: Takayas (community kitchens) in southern Khartoum have shut down, cutting meals for about 50,000 families as funding drops and displaced arrivals strain already fragile services. Drug Harm Reduction: Northern Bahr El Ghazal police say they seized 653 cartons of tramadol/“Longo”, warning that young sellers are using clinics as designated points.

Blue Nile Front: IOM reports 5,355 people displaced from Geisan (Aug 12–15) after RSF-linked cross-border fighting from Ethiopia; Sudan Doctors Network warns families are arriving with dire shortages of food, medicine, and shelter, with heavy rains likely to worsen health risks. Heat & Public Health: Sudan’s Red Sea State Health Ministry says 16 people died from heatstroke and 160 cases were recorded, prompting cooling centres, upgraded emergency departments, and awareness campaigns. Humanitarian Access & Safety: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warns drone use is outpacing accountability, citing drone harm to civilians and hospitals; UN also says drones drove about 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan in early 2026. Aid Under Pressure: Sudan Doctors Network condemns attacks on medical staff, including an assassination attempt on urologist Dr. Ammar Ahmed in Nyala. Khartoum Relief Gaps: Takayas (community kitchens) in southern Khartoum have stopped due to funding cuts and operational disruption, threatening meals for about 50,000 families. Drug Harm Reduction: Northern Bahr El Ghazal police say they seized 653 cartons of tramadol/“Longo,” warning clinics are being used as distribution points.

Blue Nile Displacement & Care Gaps: IOM says at least 5,355 people fled Geisan (Aug 12–15) toward Damazin, with families lacking food, medicine, and shelter; Sudan Doctors Network warns conditions—especially for women, children, and elderly—could worsen with heavy rains. Kordofan Crisis Deepens: IOM reports over 200,000 displaced across Kordofan since late 2025 as SAF–RSF fighting intensifies; attacks and flooding are disrupting water, power, and healthcare, with El Obeid’s transformer damage driving prolonged outages. Heatstroke Deaths in Red Sea: Sudan’s Red Sea State Health Ministry reports 16 heatstroke deaths and 160 cases, prompting cooling centres, upgraded emergency care, and awareness campaigns. Attacks on Health Workers: Sudan Doctors Network says urologist Dr. Ammar Ahmed survived an assassination attempt in Nyala; the network condemns targeting of medical staff and calls for protection. Humanitarian Workers Under Fire: UN marks World Humanitarian Day noting drones are driving mass harm, with Sudan among the deadliest places for aid workers in 2025. Khartoum Food Security Shock: Takayas (community kitchens) in southern Khartoum have stopped, threatening meals for about 50,000 families amid rising prices and absent aid. HIV Service Integration: UNAIDS urges “protective verticality” so HIV care infrastructure is preserved in conflict and fragile settings while integrating into national systems.

Humanitarian Access & Protection: In Sudan, aid workers are facing escalating risks in conflict zones, with the UN citing 71 humanitarian workers killed in 2025 and warning that drones are driving new dangers—about 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan during early 2026 were linked to drone attacks, including strikes on markets and health facilities. Khartoum Food Security: Southern Khartoum’s takayas (community kitchens) have shut down, cutting meals for around 50,000 families after army advances and funding gaps, while power cuts are also disrupting water access and daily life. Kordofan Displacement & Health Pressure: IOM reports more than 200,000 people displaced across Kordofan since late 2025 as drone strikes damage power and water infrastructure in el-Obeid, worsening healthcare access amid flooding and infrastructure collapse. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO says 37% of Sudan’s health facilities are out of service in 2026, citing attacks, destruction, staff and medicine shortages, and disrupted power and supply chains. Public Health Outlook: WHO estimates measles could infect nearly 11 million people in 2026, with outbreaks driven by falling vaccination coverage—an urgent reminder for Sudan’s immunization and child health protection efforts. Violence Against Medical Staff: In Nyala, a urologist survived an assassination attempt and Sudan Doctors Network condemned attacks on medical staff, calling for safety protections in conflict areas.

Sudan Crisis (Kordofan): The UN’s IOM warns that fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan has driven 200,000+ new displacements since late 2025, with drone strikes damaging power infrastructure in el-Obeid and disrupting water, healthcare, and communications. Healthcare Under Strain: WHO says 37% of Sudan’s health facilities are out of service in 2026, citing attacks, staff and medicine shortages, and broken power and supply chains. Blue Nile Health Alarm: Sudanese Doctors Network reports worsening conditions after 5,000+ people were displaced toward Damazin, with shortages of food, medicine, drinking water, and shelter, and heavy rains raising health and environmental risks. Aid Delivery (Sudan): IOM says it delivered 1,750 metric tonnes of humanitarian supplies in the past 72 hours, including hygiene kits and tents, aiming to reach 400,000+ people soon. Local Services (Aweil South): The IRC handed over renovated primary schools and a new PHCU in Aweil South, funded through the World Bank, to expand access to education and basic healthcare. Ebola Watch (DRC): Ebola cases and deaths continue rising in the DRC, even as Uganda declares its outbreak over, highlighting ongoing regional infectious-disease risk. Malaria Funding Debate (Africa): African pest control and malaria groups criticize reliance on foreign aid, calling for stronger domestic ownership of mosquito-borne disease control.

Blue Nile Displacement Health Alarm: Sudanese Doctors Network says 5,000+ people were forced from Qeissan to Damazin amid attacks, heavy rain, and shortages of food, medicine, safe water, and shelter—urging urgent aid delivery and unhindered access to health care and protection. Kordofan Exodus and Infrastructure Strain: UN/IOM reports over 200,000 newly displaced across Kordofan since late 2025, with drone strikes hitting El Obeid’s power transformer—prolonging outages that disrupt water pumping, hospitals, and communications. Child Nutrition Under Pressure in El Obeid: Save the Children warns nearly 39,000 children fled to El Obeid in six months; malnutrition cases are rising sharply in Sheikan, while families report severe food gaps and water shortages worsened by attacks on water infrastructure. Aid Supplies Reaching the Front Lines: IOM says it delivered 1,750 metric tonnes of humanitarian supplies in 72 hours, including hygiene kits and tents for 110,000+ people, with more assistance expected to reach 400,000+. Health Facilities Under Fire: WHO-linked reporting highlights that attacks on health care are driving a collapse in services, with Sudan recording hundreds of attacks on health workers and facilities in 2026 and a large share of facilities out of service. World Humanitarian Day Warning: UN relief officials mark World Humanitarian Day by stressing that violence against aid workers is not easing, with Sudan among the worst-hit countries and drones cited as a growing threat to civilians and responders.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: The UN’s IOM says escalating fighting and seasonal floods have driven at least 200,000 more people from their homes since late 2025, bringing Sudan’s total war displacement to 8.6 million, while attacks on infrastructure are disrupting water, electricity, health services and telecoms—especially in North Kordofan and El Obeid. Health System Under Strain: WHO reports 37% of Sudan’s health facilities were out of service in 2026, with hundreds of attacks on healthcare and workers recorded since the war began, turning access to care into a daily emergency. Aid Workers at Risk: On World Humanitarian Day, the UN warns violence against aid teams is rising globally, with Sudan among the worst-affected countries—highlighting how drones and shrinking humanitarian access are making health and relief work deadlier. Women Rebuilding Amid War: UN-backed reporting spotlights Sudanese women leading recovery in displacement settings, linking survivors to services and rebuilding community support even as hospitals fail and displacement grows.

Humanitarian Safety in Focus: The UN marked World Humanitarian Day warning that violence against aid workers hit another grim record in 2025, with 350 killed worldwide (186 in Gaza, 71 in Sudan), plus 322 injured and 235 kidnapped—while drones are increasingly blamed for making attacks harder to prevent. Sudan Maternal Care Under Strain: UNFPA warned that pregnant women in conflict-cut areas of Sudan, including Central Darfur’s Golo, are losing babies and sometimes their own lives due to a severe shortage of specialist maternity services, long and dangerous journeys to the only capable hospital, and frequent shortages of key supplies like anaesthetic and oxytocin. Blue Nile Displacement and Health Risks: Sudan Doctors Network reported that more than 5,000 people displaced by RSF attacks in Blue Nile’s Geissan area have arrived in Damazin, facing shortages of food, medicine, shelter, and rising health risks as heavy rains loom. Access and Protection Gap for Aid: Cafod’s Africa head said humanitarian workers in Sudan need protection, safe access, and flexible funding, citing killings, injuries, detentions, harassment, and attacks on health facilities and convoys that are blocking care to vulnerable communities.

Childbirth crisis in Sudan: UNFPA warns pregnant women in Central Darfur are losing babies and sometimes their lives as conflict blocks access to specialist maternity care; one hospital in Golo serves many miles and often lacks anaesthetic and oxytocin, with women forced to travel for hours on foot or makeshift stretchers. Displacement and health strain in Blue Nile: Sudan Doctors Network reports 5,000+ people displaced after RSF attacks in Geissan, facing shortages of food, medicine and shelter; heavy rainfall could worsen health and environmental risks. Aid access under fire: UN says renewed violence in North Kordofan and Blue Nile is killing civilians, forcing humanitarian partners to suspend health services, and contributing to cholera risks in Al Mazroub. Maternal and newborn protection gaps: Health authorities in Aweil East launch a search after a newborn girl was allegedly abandoned at Malualkon Hospital; officials say the baby is in care and urge mothers not to abandon infants. Healthcare under attack globally with Sudan in focus: WHO reporting highlights thousands of attacks on healthcare facilities and workers since 2018, underscoring how conflict turns hospitals into targets. Humanitarian funding shifts: U.S. State Department announces major funding to faith-based groups for hospital and clinic upgrades, including support aimed at improving rural healthcare access in multiple countries.