AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChad-Sudan Border Escalation: Chad says Sudan’s forces struck a convoy more than 100 km inside Chadian territory near Ennedi-Est on Aug. 20, while Sudan denies the claims without an independent probe; the US and the African Union both urged restraint and warned the war could spill over. Deadly Airstrike in Ennedi-Est: A separate report says an airstrike near the Chad–Sudan border killed at least 12 people and wounded seven at a fuel market linked to the RSF, with Chad blaming the Sudanese army and Sudan expressing surprise at the accusations. AU Calls for De-escalation: AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged all sides to respect sovereignty and borders and to prevent further cross-border incidents, offering support for de-escalation efforts. UN Sanctions Push: The US is pressing the UN Security Council to expand the Darfur arms embargo nationwide and include drones, but faces likely resistance from Russia and China. Regional Humanitarian Pressure: With Khartoum’s curfew lifted and fighting continuing elsewhere, displacement remains a major driver of strain across the region, including in Chad.
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