Overview
- The UN Human Rights Council instructed its Sudan fact-finding mission to urgently investigate violations in and around Al-Fashir and, where possible, identify suspects to support accountability.
- A U.S. State Department official acknowledged reports that a food aid convoy bound for Al-Fashir was struck from the air, citing video of burning trucks and reports of dozens of casualties, and said Washington is working with partners to increase pressure for talks.
- The UAE’s State Security Prosecution said it has completed investigations into an attempt to move military materiel to the Port Sudan authority via UAE territory, with seized ammunition and funds, and will refer defendants to trial.
- In Geneva, the UAE reiterated that there is no military solution, endorsed the Quad’s roadmap from a humanitarian truce to a civilian-led transition, and pledged an additional $100 million for urgent relief in Al-Fashir.
- Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected a cease-fire and announced general mobilization, while the RSF-linked administration welcomed a visit by UN investigators and challenged testimony presented about events in Al-Fashir.