Local events ⌖

The Security Council warned of the Rapid Support Forces’ buildup around El Obeid and the risk of mass atrocities, calling for a halt to the attack and fighting, protection of civilians, and facilitation of aid access.

Emergency lawyers condemned the targeting of the power station in Al-Abyad, warning of an imminent danger to civilians as attacks by marches and military mobilization around the city escalate.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate congratulated four Sudanese journalists on winning international awards for 2026, stressing that the achievement reflects their commitment to professionalism despite the war conditions.

Egypt and the European Union stressed their support for Sudanese institutions, a cessation of fighting, and the creation of a path leading to a civilian government, while ensuring the flow of aid to those affected.

The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect warned of escalating attacks by armed groups in El Obeid, confirming that at least 30 people had been killed and calling for the protection of civilians and an end to the targeting of civilian infrastructure.

Sudan welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it would contribute to calming regional tensions and enhancing security, stability, and the security of waterways.

Volker Türk condemned the killing of more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan in attacks by marches over five months, warning of a worrying escalation and widening of the war.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate announced its solidarity with the teachers’ strike, demanding the payment of arrears and improved wages, and warning against punishing the strikers.

Internal investigations at Doctors Without Borders uncover allegations of exploitation of Sudanese refugee women in eastern Chad and result in the dismissal of 18 employees.

Qatar affirmed its support for the unity and sovereignty of Sudan, calling for an inclusive political dialogue, accountability for perpetrators of violations, protection of civilians, and facilitation of aid access.

The Red Cross mourned a Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer who died while performing his duty in El Obeid, calling for the protection of humanitarian workers in Sudan.

أطلقت وزارة الصحة السودانية ومنظمة الصحة العالمية خطة لتعافي القطاع الصحي حتى 2030، لإعادة الخدمات الأساسية ودعم النظام الصحي المتضرر من الحرب.