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Egypt warned against any attempts to divide Sudan, stressing that its unity is a red line, and called for a ceasefire and a Sudanese political solution that ends the war and preserves state institutions.

Qatar expressed its concern over the escalating attacks on civilian facilities in El Obeid, calling for restraint and an inclusive Sudanese dialogue leading to sustainable peace.

The United States imposed sanctions on five individuals and three companies that it said were linked to procurement and recruitment networks that contributed to fueling the war in Sudan and exacerbating its humanitarian crisis.

Saudi Arabia affirmed before the Security Council that the solution to the Sudan crisis must be political, through a Sudanese-Sudanese process, with a ceasefire and the preservation of the country’s unity and institutions.

The Teachers' Committee announced that the strike will continue in Kassala and Al-Jazirah and will end in Khartoum, with meetings expected to assess the next steps while adhering to professional demands.

Britain has warned of the possibility of a repeat of the El Fasher atrocities in the Sudanese city of El Obeid, calling for the prevention of new violations against civilians.

A UN report documented 546 incidents of sexual violence in Sudan since April 2023, warning that they could amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and calling for the perpetrators to be held accountable.

Mosaad Boulos discussed with UN envoy Pekka Haavisto efforts to stop the war in Sudan, support a humanitarian truce, and a path to a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue, and a civilian transition.

Human Rights Watch called for ensuring that Rapid Support Forces leaders are held accountable and ending the cycle of impunity.

The United States has called on the Rapid Support Forces and their allies to cease any actions that endanger civilians or impede the delivery of aid.

Egypt and the United States discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis, and stressed the importance of a humanitarian truce that would pave the way for a sustainable ceasefire and alleviate the suffering of civilians.

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.