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European statement: We condemn in the strongest terms the violence against civilians and the violation of international humanitarian law in Sudan.

The African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security: We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the launch of an inclusive, civilian-led political dialogue.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister told Al Jazeera: The continuation of the current situation in Sudan is unacceptable under any circumstances for Egypt.

The United Nations says that violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan during their control of El Fasher in Darfur amount to war crimes and potential crimes against humanity.

A government source told Al Jazeera that Rapid Support Forces marches targeted the city of Kurmuk in southern Blue Nile State, Sudan.

The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council: The battle will not stop until the rebellion ends, and we will reclaim the lands occupied by the rebel militia.

Sudanese Armed Forces drone destroyed RSF’s Chinese-made FK-2000 SHORAD in Ed Dubeibat. The strike was carried out from drone-launched IIR (imaging-infrared) guided munition, striking the system directly. Photos show the platform destroyed

Egypt striking RSF convoys in north-western Sudan. Egypt has been quietly striking RSF supply convoys sent by the UAE through Chad or Libya. For this purpose, they are using Turkish drones (unclear who is operating them)

Sudanese army airstrikes target Rapid Support Forces positions in Zalingei, Central Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces militia shot down a Sudanese Armed Forces drone in the city of Abu Zabad, West Kordofan State

"The Secretary-General calls on the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces to take immediate and decisive action to halt all military operations and de-escalate the situation through inclusive dialogue,” said the @UN Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan

The Sudanese army expands its control in Blue Nile and South Kordofan.

South Kordofan, Dalami locality: The Sudanese Armed Forces, advancing from North Kordofan, have seized control of the strategic city of Heiban and several villages, and are expanding westward towards the city of Dilling.

A field commander told Al-Arabiya that the Sudanese army has taken control of Hebeila in South Kordofan state.

The army is combing through Kurtala, Kuluji, and Al-Titel east of Dilling, and has established full control over Hebeila, inflicting heavy losses on the rebel ranks, including live combat vehicles.

The Sudanese Prime Minister's advisor: The war was imported and planned long ago.

The Sudanese Prime Minister's advisor: We have contact with local leaders in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces.

Measles outbreak ravages children in Darfur’s Jebel Marra, dengue fever, malaria emerge in Sudan capital

South Sudan’s army says civilians in SPLA-IO-held areas of Nyirol, Uror and Akobo must evacuate ahead of “Operation Enduring Peace.” SSPDF warns armed civilians near opposition sites will be treated as military targets; NGOs, UNMISS given 48 hours to exit

UNMISS condemns threats of indiscriminate violence against civilians in South Sudan

The foreign ministers of the UAE and Egypt stressed the importance of reaching a humanitarian truce in Sudan and establishing safe humanitarian corridors leading to a comprehensive ceasefire.

According to reliable sources: - intelligence assessment from several countries -including a member of the Quad- indicate that UAE support for the RSF has increased following recent developments in Yemen and is expected to reach unprecedented levels in the coming weeks

Washington Post: Flight tracking data shows that cargo planes departing from the United Arab Emirates—which analysts believe are carrying supplies for Abu Dhabi's proxies in places like Chad, Libya, and Sudan—have been rerouted to avoid Egyptian, Saudi, and Somali airspace.

Sudan's UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces: Our forces entered Chad and clashed with the Chadian army by mistake

Sudanese armed forces have established control over Dankoj in northern Al-Abyad.

Sudan's Prime Minister tells Al-Hadath: I renew my call for the people of Sudan to voluntarily return to their homes.

For several months, Egypt has launched discreet numerous airstrikes against convoys of Emirati weapons destined for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Libya and Sudan. Egyptian aircraft and drones were reportedly involved in June, October, and November 2025, as well as on January 9 2026, to strike these convoys between Kufrah airbase and Darfur, which is under RSF control. Egypt has notably struck convoys that mistakenly crossed its border in the triangular region. However, the most recent strikes aim to deter Haftar's Libya and the United Arab Emirates from using southeastern Libya to supply the RSF with weapons, ammunition, and mercenaries. The recent closure of Saudi, Egyptian, and Somali airspace to the UAE now forces Emirati cargo planes to transit through Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Chad to reach southeastern Libya. Egypt is now decided to act more in Sudan to fight the UAE sponsored RSF

The Sudanese army announced that it is preparing a large-scale offensive to retake Kordofan and Darfur from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

The Sudanese Army carried out airstrikes on positions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in the border town of Yabus with Ethiopia.

For the first time, the Sudanese army, led by Burhan, has imposed its control over parts of the Sudanese-Libyan border and secured the Al-Uwaynat border crossing between Libya and Sudan, which was previously controlled by Hemedti's militias, allies of the rebel Khalifa Haftar.