AGP Executive Report

Child Protection Crisis: Amnesty reports RSF recruitment of boys in North Darfur, with sexual violence, starvation risks, and years without education. Violence Against Civilians: Sudan Doctors Network says RSF drone strikes in El-Obeid killed at least 10, including attacks on a university dormitory and a shelter for displaced families. Gold Mine Tragedy: Survivors allege RSF refused rescue help after a gold mine collapse in West Kordofan where at least 82 died. Medical Relief: QRCS launched a multidisciplinary medical convoy in Khartoum, aiming to deliver up to 116 free surgeries at Bahri Teaching Hospital and training local staff. Humanitarian Pressure: Reports highlight malnutrition deaths among displaced children in Darfur and ongoing barriers to care. Health & Climate Risk: New projections warn super El Niño could drive extreme heat deaths, with Sudan listed among countries at high risk—raising urgent needs for heat-health planning and stronger healthcare coverage. Regional Health Cooperation: Egypt pushes deeper trade and cooperation with Sudan and others, while medical supply and pharmaceuticals agreements are discussed in broader regional talks.

Medical Access: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) launched a multidisciplinary medical convoy in Sudan, sending specialists to Bahri Teaching Hospital in Khartoum State to carry out up to 116 free surgeries over a week, alongside training for local staff. War and Health Risks: In El-Obeid, North Kordofan, drone strikes hit a university dormitory and a shelter for displaced families, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens, as fighting intensifies between the army and RSF. Civilian Harm Allegations: The Sudan Doctors Network reported more than 25 civilians killed in Umm Badr, North Kordofan, alleging unlawful executions by RSF and warning of ethnic targeting. Climate and Public Health: A new report warns that El Niño could drive extreme heat that may lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths across the Global South, naming Sudan among the most affected countries and urging heat-health plans, cooling and hydration support. Health System Strain: With 14.7 million people facing major barriers to primary care, QRCS says further convoys are planned, including eye care, dialysis support, disability aids and cancer drugs. Leadership and Care: Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was transferred to a military hospital in Khartoum for medical tests and treatment, with his lawyer citing symptoms needing care.

Sudan War Violence: The Sudan Doctors Network reports more than 25 civilians killed in an RSF attack in Umm Badr, North Kordofan, with circulating video alleging executions on ethnic grounds and urging the UN and rights groups to investigate. Child Safety Under Fire: In El-Obeid, drone strikes reportedly killed at least 10 people, including five children and injured dozens, hitting a university dormitory and a shelter for displaced families; UNICEF condemned attacks on places where children seek safety. Health System Strain at Borders: As Sudanese refugees keep arriving in Libya’s Kufra, local hospitals and a Refugee Medical Center face staff shortages and mounting pressure, with mental health services described as especially stretched. Regional Health Risks: The wider Horn of Africa conflict is intensifying, raising fears of spillover that could worsen humanitarian and disease risks across borders. UN Sanctions Watch: The UN Security Council is set to vote on renewing Sudan sanctions, as fighting continues and humanitarian needs grow.

Mass-casualty violence in North Kordofan: Sudan Doctors Network reports RSF executions of more than 25 civilians in Umm Badr, with allegations of ethnic targeting and calls for an independent UN investigation. Drone strikes hitting civilians and children: In El-Obeid, rights groups and medical sources say drones killed at least 10 people, including students at a University of Kordofan dormitory and families sheltering in a displaced persons center; UNICEF condemned attacks on places where children seek safety. Sanctions and humanitarian pressure: The UN Security Council is set to vote Oct. 8 on renewing Sudan sanctions amid divisions over an expanded arms embargo, as fighting continues to drive disease risk, water shortages, and displacement. Refugee health strain in Libya: Reports highlight growing pressure on healthcare in Kufra as Sudanese arrivals overwhelm limited facilities, with shortages of skilled staff affecting inpatient care. Cross-border medical access for Bashir: Ousted President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to a military hospital in Khartoum; his lawyers say he needs tests abroad not available in Sudan, while family disputes whether travel approval is official.

Drone Violence in North Kordofan: Sudanese rights groups and medical sources report two drone strikes in El-Obeid this week—one hitting a University of Kordofan dormitory and another striking a shelter for displaced families—killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens, as fighting intensifies and drone use rises. Humanitarian Strain at the Border: Refugee flows into Libya’s Kufra continue to overload local healthcare, with the Refugee Medical Center and Al-Shaheed Attia Hospital facing staff shortages and rising demand from both displaced people and host communities. UN Sanctions Vote Looms: The UN Security Council is set to vote on renewing Sudan sanctions amid divisions over expanding an arms embargo, as the war continues to drive displacement and health emergencies. Bashir’s Medical Case: Ousted president Omar al-Bashir has been moved to a military hospital in Khartoum; his lawyers and family say he needs specialized treatment abroad, while permission and details remain contested. Sudan Crisis and Refugee Health: Reporting highlights how the broader Sudan conflict is fueling refugee surges and worsening access to care, with aid systems under pressure.

UN Sanctions Vote: The UN Security Council is set to vote on renewing Sudan sanctions on Oct. 8, with divisions over expanding an arms embargo as fighting between the SAF and RSF continues and humanitarian conditions worsen. Drone Attacks on Civilians: In El Obeid, North Kordofan, a drone strike on an IDP shelter killed a boy and wounded 12 children, while another strike hit a university dormitory, killing five and injuring 47—raising urgent calls for medical response and protection of civilian sites. Bashir’s Medical Transfer: Ousted President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to a military-run hospital in Khartoum; his lawyers say he needs tests and cardiac imaging abroad, but permission and official notification remain disputed. Humanitarian Nutrition Crisis: Malnutrition is rising in Darfur and North Kordofan, with reports of child deaths linked to lack of healthcare and disrupted food supplies. Refugee Pressure on Health Systems: Sudanese refugees in Libya’s Kufra face overwhelmed local care as new arrivals strain limited facilities, while staffing shortages threaten inpatient services. Sexual Violence Reports: Women’s groups report widespread sexual violence, exploitation, and detention across Sudan, including cases tied to displacement and access to medical care. Ethiopia Spillover Risk: Amnesty urges an AU emergency session as fighting expands in Ethiopia’s Amhara and Afar, warning of cross-border atrocity risks that could further destabilize the region.

Humanitarian Access: Sudan extended the Adre border crossing with Chad for three more months, keeping a key aid corridor open until Dec 31, as the war continues to disrupt delivery routes and oversight. Nutrition & Health Crisis: Reports from Darfur and North Kordofan describe rising child malnutrition, deaths linked to lack of care, and health centres reopening after long closures—fueling fears of worsening famine conditions. Violence Against Civilians: The Sudan Doctors Network says RSF drones hit Kordofan University dormitories in El-Obeid, killing at least five and injuring 47, with warnings of escalating attacks on civilian facilities. Sexual Violence & Detention: Women’s groups report widespread sexual violence, exploitation, and detention of women and girls across Sudan, including cases tied to RSF members and survivors receiving medical help after fleeing. Political/Medical Developments: Ousted President Omar al-Bashir was transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum; lawyers say he needs treatment abroad, while families dispute whether official permission has been granted. Ceasefire Concerns: A US ceasefire proposal could push Sudan toward a Libya-style partition, an adviser to army authorities warned, criticizing the plan’s direction.

Drone attack on students in North Kordofan: The Sudan Doctors Network reports at least 5 killed and 47 injured after RSF drones struck Kordofan University dormitories in El-Obeid, warning of a worrying escalation against civilian and education sites. Sexual violence and detention claims: Women’s groups say widespread sexual violence, exploitation, and detention of women and girls are being used across Sudan, including cases linked to RSF members during displacement and detention. Bashir medical transfer dispute: Reuters says ousted President Omar al-Bashir was moved to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for tests, with his lawyer saying he needs treatment abroad; his family disputes whether official permission has been granted. Ceasefire fears: A US-backed ceasefire proposal could push Sudan toward a Libya-style partition, an adviser to army authorities told Reuters, criticizing the plan’s focus on RSF withdrawal from cities. Regional health impact from conflict: Reports from Ethiopia’s Tigray describe heavy fighting around Alamata with civilians killed, including children, and services cut—highlighting how cross-border instability worsens humanitarian and health access.

Sudan Health & Care: Omar al-Bashir, 80, was moved from Merowe to a Khartoum hospital for treatment and tests after symptoms of an “unknown” medical case, with reports suggesting officials discussed possible travel abroad for advanced care. Hospital & Conflict Impacts: A drone attack on a Sudan market reportedly killed 28 people, with medical sources and witnesses describing the casualties. Public Health in Crisis: Sudan cholera cases reportedly declined as UN response efforts ramped up. Humanitarian Food Support: A report highlights how community kitchens and WhatsApp-linked cash transfers are helping families survive amid state collapse and displacement. Women’s Health & Legal Care: Sudan’s Women and Child Advisory Council says “collaboration” accusations against detained women need clearer definitions and criteria, noting wartime coercion and gaps in health services including dental care and malaria screening in prisons. Regional Health Pressure: Ethiopia’s renewed fighting is again putting hospitals under sudden strain as clashes spread beyond Tigray.

Ceasefire & conflict risk: A US-backed Sudan ceasefire proposal could effectively push the country toward a Libya-style partition, an adviser to Sudan’s army-led authorities warned, saying key Sudanese conditions—like an internationally monitored RSF withdrawal from urban areas—were being ignored. Humanitarian health pressure: UN agencies report cholera cases in Sudan have slightly declined after stepped-up response, with WHO prepositioning 60 metric tonnes of supplies for about 120,000 cases, while drone attacks and clashes continue to disrupt care. Water & food insecurity: FAO warns Sudan’s drought and war are worsening access to safe water, including reports of over 1,000 people relying on a single exhausted well in North Darfur, as cereal output drops and hunger deepens. Medical facilities under fire: A drone attack on a Sudan market in West Kordofan killed 28 and injured 23, with victims taken to Ghubaysh hospital. Women’s health & justice: Sudan’s Women and Child Advisory Council says “collaboration” accusations against detained women lack clear definitions, complicating reviews of cases amid wartime coercion, with some detainees reportedly pregnant and suffering malaria. Regional spillover: Ethiopia’s renewed northern war is intensifying, raising fears of wider Horn-of-Africa instability that could further strain health systems and displacement flows.

Climate & Health: Scientists warn this year’s “super” El Niño could drive extreme heat and raise heat-death risks across Africa and beyond, with Sudan among the countries facing mounting health pressure. Water & Food Security: Sudan’s water crisis is worsening as war, drought, and chemical weapons claims strain humanitarian systems; FAO also urges more funding and highlights livestock vaccination and emergency food production as El Niño threatens food security. Cholera Update: Cholera cases in Sudan show a slight decline as UN partners scale up response, including prepositioned supplies, but drone attacks and clashes continue to disrupt care. Conflict & Medical Safety: A drone attack hit a Sudanese market in West Kordofan, killing 28 and injuring 23; Sudan’s foreign minister also told the UN to stop weapons and reject imposed “solutions,” while RSF is accused of ransacking hospitals. Women’s Rights in Detention: Sudan’s Women and Child Advisory Council says “collaboration” accusations against detained women need clearer legal definitions, noting health needs including malaria and pregnancy in prisons. Ebola Abroad: DRC reports 8,000+ Ebola cases as violence and displacement threaten outbreak control. Accountability & Chemical Weapons: A Moroccan journalist screened a Sudan chemical weapons documentary in Washington, calling for an independent investigation.

Drone attack and hospital strain: A drone strike hit a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killing 28 and injuring 23; victims were taken to Ghubaysh hospital, raising urgent concerns about access to care amid ongoing fighting. Food security and livestock health: FAO urged more funding for Sudan as El Niño threatens food security, highlighting priorities like staple crop production, a nationwide livestock vaccination campaign, and animal feed support. Heat risk for Sudan and the region: New projections tied to a potentially record-strong El Niño warn of major excess heat deaths across Africa, with Sudan among the countries facing rising risk in the coming months. Conflict and displacement pressure: UNHCR warned that funding cuts could put 8.3 million displaced people at risk of losing vital assistance, as protection and support systems near breaking point. Sudan at the UN: Sudan’s representatives rejected imposed solutions and external agendas, calling for diplomacy and an end to weapons and mercenaries flowing into the country.

Sudan Conflict & UN Diplomacy: Sudan’s UNGA message pushed back against “imposed solutions,” with officials rejecting external agendas and calling for peace rooted in addressing root causes, while the UAE urged de-escalation and a peaceful end to Sudan’s war. Khartoum Health & Services: Returnees to Khartoum report a harsh reality: chronic power and water shortages, weak access to medicine, and limited jobs—driving some families to leave again for safer care. Hospital Security in Fighting: Reports from North Kordofan allege RSF looting of a hospital after fighting and army advances, raising fresh alarms for patient safety and continuity of care. Nutrition & Child Health: France announced support for UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund to prevent and treat malnutrition in Darfur and Kordofan, targeting children under five and pregnant women amid Sudan’s acute food insecurity. Regional Health Risk (Heat): A new El Niño warning flags major heat-death risks across Africa, including Sudan, underscoring the need for cooling, early warnings, and protection for vulnerable communities. Human Rights in Detention: A Sudan case highlighted alleged torture and unfair trial violations tied to arbitrary detention, with health impacts implied by the described mistreatment.

Child Nutrition Funding: France announced support for UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund to prevent and treat malnutrition in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan, targeting children under five and pregnant women amid conflict-driven hunger. Health System Under Fire: Sudan Doctors Network alleges RSF ransacked and destroyed Sodari Rural Hospital in North Kordofan, stripping equipment and leaving the facility inoperable, while the army says it regained control. Returnees Struggle in Khartoum: After the army recaptured the capital, about 2.7 million people returned—but many are leaving again due to chronic shortages of power, water, jobs, and medicine. Diplomacy vs Care: Sovereign Council chief Burhan rejected US visa conditions tied to a truce, while a Khartoum stadium event launched “We Have Not Forgotten You” to support the health sector. Heat Risk for Sudan: Global El Niño warnings project major heat-related deaths across Africa, with Sudan listed among the hardest-hit countries—raising urgent needs for cooling and early warning. Migration Health Access: Libya’s Benghazi deported 62 Sudanese migrants, including women living with HIV, with some receiving care under health guidelines.

Khartoum Return Reality Check: Millions fled Khartoum after the 2023 war, but about 2.7 million have returned since the army recaptured the capital—only to face days-long power and water cuts, unemployment, and a shortage of medicine, pushing some families to leave again (including an elderly woman who decided to go to the UAE). Health Under Fire in North Kordofan: Sudan Doctors Network says RSF looted Sodari Rural Hospital, destroying equipment and cutting essential services for over 50,000 families, while the army reports taking Sodari and pushing further offensives. Khartoum vs U.S. Visa Pressure: Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected U.S. visa conditions tied to a truce with RSF, insisting Sudan won’t accept “pressure or blackmail,” as the dispute continues amid wider humanitarian and security strain.

Sudan Health Sector Under Strain: Khartoum’s “We Have Not Forgotten You” initiative was launched as Burhan rejected US visa “pressure or blackmail,” while the wider health picture remains grim: returnees to the capital say chronic power, water, jobs, and medicine shortages are pushing families back out. Hospital Security Alarm: Sudan Doctors Network accused RSF of looting Sodari Rural Hospital in North Kordofan, destroying medical equipment and cutting care for tens of thousands, calling it a direct attack on the right to healthcare. War and Access to Care: As fighting continues across Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile, Khartoum’s partial reopening of infrastructure hasn’t restored reliable electricity and water—key basics for clinics and patients. Climate Health Risk: New projections warn super El Niño could drive major heat deaths, with Sudan named among countries facing severe heat-related mortality. Regional Diplomacy: UNGA debates again spotlight Sudan alongside Gaza and Ukraine, with calls for UN reform and stronger protection for civilians and humanitarian access.