AGP Executive Report

Cholera Alert: WHO warns Sudan’s cholera outbreak could worsen as war, displacement and the rainy season hit Darfur and Kordofan; at least 114 deaths and 1,300+ infections reported, with al-Obeid’s health system overwhelmed. Health Access Under Fire: UN and rights groups report drone strikes disrupting water and civilian movement in Kordofan, while aid access remains constrained—raising the risk of more outbreaks. Surgery Support in Crisis: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) launched a medical convoy in Sudan for urology and GI endoscopy, targeting 500 underprivileged patients with capacity-building for local teams. Cardiac Care for Children: Qatar Charity concluded a pediatric heart-surgery camp in Wad Madani, completing 60 procedures for congenital defects, with recovery rates reported as high. Malaria Drug Risk: New research flags rising artemisinin resistance across East Africa, threatening the effectiveness of frontline anti-malarials used widely in the region. Accountability Push: ICC investigators say they have “breakthrough” links tying RSF leadership to war crimes in Darfur, signaling potential progress toward justice. Sudan War Crimes Probe: UN Human Rights Council session included urgent debate on Sudan around El Obeid, with resolutions adopted amid escalating civilian harm. Clinical Transfer Decision: Doctors advised against immediate transfer of burn patient Ganesh Nepali to India; transfer to AIIMS is planned only after stabilization.

Drone Strikes & Cholera Risk: UN agencies warn that escalating drone attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan are disrupting water supplies while cholera spreads, including suspected cases in El Obeid where water meets only 20% of needs and a cholera treatment center has been set up. Civilian Killings by Unmanned Attacks: Rights groups report drones hitting vehicles heading to weddings near Khartoum/Omdurman and in North Kordofan, killing 20+ civilians and raising fears of deliberate targeting. El Obeid Humanitarian Catastrophe: The Arab League and UN-linked voices warn El Obeid is sliding toward a wider catastrophe, with siege conditions, attacks on markets, schools, hospitals, and utilities, and mass displacement of hundreds of thousands. Accountability Push: The ICC says it has “concrete” breakthrough links between RSF leadership and war crimes in Darfur, signaling progress toward future prosecutions. Medical Aid on the Ground: Qatar Charity completed pediatric cardiac catheterisation and open-heart surgeries for children in Wad Madani, while QRCS launched a week-long urology and GI endoscopy convoy for 500 patients, including capacity-building for local teams.

Drone Attacks on Civilians: Rights groups report more than 20 people killed in Sudan after drones struck vehicles heading to weddings near Khartoum/Omdurman and in North Kordofan, with victims including women from the same family. El Obeid Humanitarian Alarm: The Arab League and UN-linked warnings say Al Obeid is sliding toward a wider humanitarian and security catastrophe, as drone attacks hit markets, schools, hospitals and water/electricity systems; UN investigators also call for urgent inquiry into alleged abuses. Child Health Under Siege: UNICEF says at least 330 children were killed or injured in Sudan in the first half of 2026, with Darfur and Kordofan worst hit, as children face deadly attacks and barriers to care. Medical Aid in Wartime: Qatar Charity completed 60 paediatric heart procedures in Wad Madani, while QRCS launched a week-long urology and GI endoscopy convoy for 500 patients, including 250 critical surgeries, with support from local hospitals and partners. Accountability Push: The UN Human Rights Council and related bodies urge action as investigations focus on alleged atrocities in Al Obeid, warning lessons from El Fasher must not be repeated.

El-Obeid Humanitarian Alarm: UN human rights investigators warn another catastrophe is unfolding as RSF and Sudanese army fighting intensifies around North Kordofan’s capital; Child Casualties: UNICEF says more than 300 children were killed or injured in Sudan in the first six months of 2026, with drones driving nearly 60% of child deaths in Kordofan; Drone Attacks on Civilians: Rights groups report over 20 civilians killed in drone strikes on vehicles heading to weddings near Khartoum/Omdurman and in North Kordofan, including families traveling to social gatherings; Displacement Surge: Save the Children says over 5,500 children were newly displaced by fighting in El-Obeid, as families struggle to reach shelter, clean water, healthcare, and education; Accountability Pressure: UN-backed inquiries and calls for international action highlight alleged abuses and “lessons” from El Fasher, while humanitarian access remains restricted; War’s Health Impact: Reports describe farmland collapse and hunger risks pushing children toward malnutrition amid conflict and attacks disrupting services.

El-Obeid Humanitarian Strain: Save the Children warns that more than 5,500 children have been newly displaced in besieged El-Obeid, with families struggling to find shelter, clean water, healthcare, and education as overcrowding strains limited services. Drone Attacks on Civilians: Rights groups and medical monitors report drone strikes on civilian vehicles heading to weddings and near water facilities around Khartoum and North Kordofan, killing 20+ people and highlighting how unmanned attacks are disrupting daily life and access to care. Mass Atrocity Warnings: The Arab League and the UN Human Rights Council warn El-Obeid could slide into a wider humanitarian and security catastrophe, citing attacks on markets, schools, hospitals, and water/electricity infrastructure and calling for urgent action and humanitarian access. Child Casualties in Focus: UNICEF reporting across the week underscores that children are being killed or injured at alarming rates in Sudan’s war, with El-Obeid and other frontlines repeatedly linked to escalating harm to minors. Cholera and Health System Collapse: Coverage also points to worsening outbreaks and fragile health services, including cholera deaths and infections in Kordofan as strikes disrupt humanitarian access and basic supplies.

El-Obeid Humanitarian Alarm: The Arab League warns of an “imminent humanitarian catastrophe” in Sudan’s El Obeid as siege conditions and drone attacks target markets, schools, hospitals, and water/electricity facilities, putting more than 500,000 civilians at risk. Child Protection Crisis: UNICEF reports over 330 children killed or injured in Sudan in the first six months of 2026, with Darfur and Kordofan hardest hit; in North Kordofan, drone strikes account for about 60% of child casualties since May. Displacement Surge: Save the Children says fighting around El Obeid has displaced over 11,000 people in two weeks, including more than 5,500 children, with overcrowding and disrupted access to shelter, clean water, healthcare, and education. Aid Funding: The UAE announced a $30m emergency package for civilians in El Obeid, urging civilian protection and safe, unhindered humanitarian access. Rights and Accountability: The UN Human Rights Council condemned RSF escalation around El Obeid and ordered urgent inquiry into alleged abuses, warning of a growing risk of mass atrocities. North Kordofan Drone Toll: A rights group and eyewitnesses report 15 killed and 10 injured in two drone attacks, including strikes on a civilian vehicle and a water transport vehicle. Ebola Research Update: WHO and partners began enrollment for a new trial targeting Bundibugyo Ebola treatments in the DRC, aiming to improve survival where no targeted therapy exists.

El Obeid Humanitarian Alarm: The Arab League warns El Obeid is sliding toward a major humanitarian catastrophe as RSF drone attacks hit markets, schools, hospitals, and water/electricity systems, with siege conditions tightening around 500,000 civilians. Child Health Crisis: UNICEF reports 330+ children killed or injured in Sudan in the first half of 2026, with drone strikes driving ~60% of casualties; North Kordofan and Darfur are worst affected. Displacement Surge: Save the Children says 5,500+ children are among 11,000+ people newly displaced around El Obeid in two weeks, while overcrowding and disrupted access to clean water, healthcare, and education raise the risk of outbreaks. UN Accountability Push: The UN Human Rights Council orders an urgent inquiry into alleged abuses in El Obeid, citing attacks on hospitals/health facilities, sexual violence, and starvation as a weapon. Aid Funding: The UAE announces $30m emergency humanitarian support for El Obeid, targeting food, healthcare, safe water, and shelter, and calls for safe, unhindered aid access.

El-Obeid Siege and Child Health Crisis: Save the Children reports 5,500 children newly displaced by fighting around el-Obeid, with families struggling to reach shelter, clean water, healthcare, and schools as drone attacks hit fuel and water infrastructure. UNICEF Child Casualties: UNICEF says 330+ children were killed or injured in Sudan in the first half of 2026, with drone strikes driving about 60% of cases; North Kordofan and Darfur are worst affected, and UNICEF warns nearly 500,000 civilians face escalating risks around el-Obeid. UN Rights Council Urgent Inquiry: The UN Human Rights Council ordered an urgent investigation into alleged abuses in el-Obeid, citing attacks on hospitals and health facilities, sexual violence, and starvation as a weapon. Humanitarian Aid for Healthcare Access: The UAE announced $30 million emergency aid for civilians in el-Obeid, targeting food, healthcare, safe drinking water, and shelter, while urging protection of civilians and safe aid delivery. Maternity Services Return in Omdurman: In Omdurman, a maternity hospital reopened after war-related closure, offering mothers a safer path to childbirth despite medicine shortages and high costs. Cholera Threat in Kordofan: OCHA reports a worsening cholera outbreak in West Kordofan, with hundreds of cases and deaths, as insecurity and damaged infrastructure disrupt clean water, sanitation, and medical services. Public Health Messaging via BBC WhatsApp: BBC World Service launched a WhatsApp channel in Sudan to share low-data audio health and sanitation guidance for people affected by the crisis.

Humanitarian Funding: The UAE announced a US$30 million emergency response for civilians in El Obeid, North Kordofan, citing urgent needs for food security, healthcare, safe drinking water and shelter, and calling for civilian protection plus safe, unhindered aid access. Public Health Crisis: Cholera continues to spread in Sudan’s west, with a Sudanese medical group reporting 30 deaths and 800 infections in West Kordofan since June 20, while UN-linked reporting warns drone strikes and insecurity are disrupting water and medical services. Measles + Food Shortages: In North Kordofan’s Bara area, the Sudan Doctors Network warns over 200,000 people (including 20,000 children) face a worsening health emergency amid measles and cholera outbreaks and severe shortages of food and medicine. Maternal Care Returns: In Omdurman and Bahri, maternity wards have reopened after war-related closures, offering mothers a safer path to childbirth despite medicine shortages and high transport costs. Child-Specific Care: Qatar Charity launched paediatric catheterisation and open-heart surgery services at Wad Madani in Gezira, aiming to reduce the burden on families and strengthen local cardiac care. War’s Health Impact: Reports describe increasing drone attacks around El Obeid and Al-Ubayyid that are damaging power, water and healthcare facilities—raising fears of another large-scale humanitarian catastrophe.

UAE Emergency Aid: The UAE announced a $30 million emergency humanitarian response for civilians in El Obeid, North Kordofan, citing urgent needs for food security, healthcare, safe drinking water, and shelter, and urging all parties to protect civilians and allow unhindered aid delivery. Atrocity Warnings in Kordofan: UN human rights officials warn that drone strikes and attacks around El Obeid and Al-Ubayyid are hitting markets, schools, fuel stations, water systems, and transport—raising fears of another El Fasher-style catastrophe. Cholera Surge: In West Kordofan, a relief group reports 30 cholera deaths and 800 infections since June 20, while another warning says over 200,000 people in Bara face cholera and measles amid severe shortages of food and medicine. Specialized Child Care: Qatar Charity launched paediatric catheterisation and open-heart surgery services in Gezira, aiming to ease the burden on families and strengthen local cardiac care. Aid Scale-Up: KSrelief says its humanitarian assistance reached $8.54 billion across 114 countries, with Sudan receiving $190.63 million. Ebola Update (Regional): Uganda says its Ebola outbreak is contained after tracing, quarantine, and treatment of imported cases.

Paediatric cardiac care in Sudan: Qatar Charity launched a specialised medical initiative at Wad Madani’s cardiac centre in Gezira, providing paediatric catheterisation and open-heart surgeries, with Sudan’s health minister and Gezira officials attending; the programme also aligns with an eye-surgery effort reaching 600+ patients across four states. El Obeid health and water emergency: UN human rights chief Volker Türk issued a “red alert” over escalating drone strikes around el-Obeid, saying 15 strikes (6–28 June) killed at least 45 civilians and injured 41, repeatedly hitting markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure—raising fears of waterborne disease as rainy season begins. Aid access hit by attacks: A UN-contracted truck carrying 50 metric tonnes of relief supplies was destroyed in a drone strike in White Nile’s Tendelti, cutting access to essentials like blankets, water containers and solar lamps. Poverty deepens the health burden: A UN report says 73% of Sudanese now live below the poverty line (about 24 million people), with families cutting meals and struggling to afford water, transport, education, and healthcare. Humanitarian risk in besieged areas: Reports from el-Obeid describe siege-like conditions and repeated strikes on civilian infrastructure, worsening access to clean water, food, healthcare and safe movement.

Sudan Humanitarian Alarm: UN human rights chief Volker Türk issued a “red alert” over escalating atrocity risks in el-Obeid, warning that siege-like conditions and relentless drone strikes have already killed at least 45 civilians and injured 41 (6–28 June), while repeatedly hitting markets, schools, fuel stations, water infrastructure and vehicles—raising fears of another El Fasher-style catastrophe. Water & Disease Risk: Türk’s remarks highlighted clean-water shortages as rainy season begins, with growing concern for waterborne diseases including cholera. Aid Disrupted: A UN-contracted aid truck was destroyed in a drone strike in White Nile state, wiping out 50 metric tonnes of relief supplies meant for vulnerable people. War’s Health Toll: Amnesty International reported crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in and around El Fasher (2024–2025), describing sieges that blocked food and aid and drove famine and child malnutrition. Poverty Deepens: A UN report says 73% of Sudanese now live below the poverty line, with families cutting meals, selling assets, and struggling to afford water, transport, education, and healthcare. Medical Support in Conflict Zones: Qatar Charity launched a specialized paediatric cardiac catheterisation and open-heart surgery initiative at Wad Madani Centre for Cardiac Surgery in Gezira, aiming to ease families’ burdens and strengthen local care capacity.

El-Obeid under siege: UN human rights chief Volker Türk issued a “red alert” over escalating atrocity risks in Sudan’s el-Obeid, warning that siege-like conditions and relentless drone strikes are hitting markets, schools, fuel stations, water infrastructure and civilian vehicles, with at least 45 killed and 41 injured in 15 strikes between June 6–28. Aid access and health fallout: The attacks are disrupting clean water, food, transport and healthcare, raising fears of waterborne disease as the rainy season begins; UN officials also reported a humanitarian truck destroyed in a drone strike in White Nile, wiping out 50 metric tons of relief supplies. Poverty and coping pressures: A UN report says poverty has surged to 73% of Sudan’s population, pushing families to cut meals, buy lower-quality food, sell assets, and pull children into work—deepening risks to nutrition and health. Atrocity documentation beyond Kordofan: Amnesty International renewed warnings of crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing tied to RSF actions in North Darfur, including the earlier siege and famine conditions in El Fasher. Children at extreme risk: Separate reporting highlights thousands of orphaned children surviving on the streets amid limited access to schooling and healthcare, as war grinds on.

War & Rights in El-Obeid: UN rights chief Volker Türk issued a “red alert” over looming mass atrocities in and around el-Obeid, warning civilians face siege-like conditions after months of relentless drone strikes that have hit markets, schools, fuel stations, water systems and vehicles. Humanitarian Access: The UN says a contracted aid truck was destroyed in a drone strike near Tendelti in White Nile, wiping out 50 metric tons of relief supplies meant for South Kordofan. Children & Health Under Fire: Reports from South Kordofan describe a drone strike on Delling that killed two children and injured their mother, as health facilities close and medicines run scarce. Cholera Risk: WHO reports Sudan’s cholera outbreak has reached at least 120 deaths in West Kordofan, with over 1,100 suspected cases and fears of spread as conflict and displacement cripple clean water and healthcare. Accountability & External Support: A new investigation alleges UAE-backed support channels through eastern Libya training camps and supply routes feeding the RSF, while Amnesty renews calls for a ceasefire and international protection for civilians.

UN Human Rights Council Urgent Session: Geneva convened an emergency debate over el-Obeid, North Kordofan, after warnings that about 500,000 civilians face an imminent risk of large-scale atrocities as drone strikes hit civilian infrastructure and siege-like conditions cut fuel and water. Humanitarian Health Impact: UN and aid partners report escalating needs as services fail under bombardment; the ICRC and Sudan Red Crescent say they are scaling support in Al Obeid, including food for 42,000 people and nutrition supplements for thousands of children and pregnant/lactating women. Cholera Emergency: WHO says Sudan’s latest cholera outbreak in West Kordofan has reached 120 deaths and 1,102 suspected cases since May, with response slowed by funding gaps and access constraints; rainy season fears could worsen spread. Aid Disrupted by Violence: A UN aid truck was destroyed by a drone strike in White Nile, wiping out 50 metric tons of relief supplies meant for vulnerable people. Local Security Update: Police say relative calm returned to Wau County’s Besilia Payam after recent communal violence and armed attacks, including casualties linked to shootings and an ambush. Medical Staff Under Threat: Sudan Doctors Network says RSF detained 20 doctors after overrunning el-Fasher, with their whereabouts unknown.

Cholera Alert: WHO says Sudan’s West Kordofan cholera outbreak has killed 120 people and logged 1,102 suspected cases since May, with conflict, displacement, damaged health services, and a major funding gap slowing response; Siege Risk in el-Obeid: UN-backed warnings and a planned Human Rights Council urgent debate focus on RSF tightening its siege on el-Obeid, where drone strikes and attacks on fuel and power threaten clean water, hospital function, and mass civilian harm; Human Rights Pressure: Amnesty reports RSF crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, calling for an immediate ceasefire and international protection for civilians; Health System Strain: ICRC and Sudan Red Crescent support 42,000 people in Al Obeid with food and nutrition help, while health funding for Sudan’s crisis remains far below needs; Doctors Under Threat: Sudan Doctors Network says RSF detained 20 doctors in El Fasher and their whereabouts are unknown, adding to the toll of killed or missing healthcare workers.