Overview
- The UN Human Rights Council ordered its Sudan fact-finding mission to urgently investigate alleged abuses in Al-Fashir and, where possible, identify suspects for accountability.
- Rights experts said the Council condemned violations by all parties as potential war crimes and crimes against humanity and urged a full, immediate ceasefire with an independent mechanism to monitor compliance.
- UAE State Prosecution said it completed investigations into an attempted shipment of 'Gryanov' 7.62×54.7 mm ammunition to Port Sudan and will refer suspects to trial, alleging coordination involving Sudanese military figures and sanctioned actors.
- UAE envoy Jamal Al-Musharakh said there is no military solution, condemned attacks on civilians including by RSF in Al-Fashir and by both sides nationwide, backed the Quad roadmap, and pledged an additional $100 million in humanitarian support.
- U.S. officials reiterated there is no military solution and signaled increased pressure for talks toward a lasting ceasefire, even as recent public statements varied in tone about responsibilities for delays.