Humanitarian diplomacy: Qatar reaffirmed support for Sudan’s unity and said Qatar Charity allocated about QR 18 million for 2026 aid covering displacement, food, health, shelter, water and basic services. Ceasefire and rights pressure: UN human rights chief Volker Türk renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire, an end to foreign involvement, and warned civilians face “imminent” risk as long-range drones and alleged external support intensify. Cholera alert in West Kordofan: A local relief group reported at least 23 deaths and 310+ suspected cholera cases in Humeir and Hilla Hussein, warning of medicine and IV fluid shortages and evacuation barriers. Aid convoy hit in South Kordofan: A coalition of states and the EU condemned an attack on a WFP convoy in Dilling that destroyed over 50 tonnes of food meant for thousands, citing drone warfare impacts on civilians and aid. Power crisis and health strain: In Omdurman, families are turning to solar to cope with war-driven blackouts, but high costs keep many shut out—raising risks for children’s schooling and daily health needs. Media under pressure: CPJ and partners urged RSF to release three detained Nyala Radio journalists, citing deteriorating health and untreated complications. Arms embargo push: Sudanese civil society groups asked the UN Security Council to expand the arms embargo nationwide, citing drone strikes hitting hospitals, camps, schools and markets.