Sunday, September 20, 2026
1. The Security Council unanimously adopts resolution 2828: extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Darfur sanctions for two months until November 9, 2026 and extending the sanctions until October 9, while affirming that the situation in Sudan still threatens international peace and security (Source: United Nations — September 18)
2. The International Organization for Migration warns that the supplies of the "Joint Humanitarian Corridor" will run out in less than two weeks unless new funding arrives; 8.6 million internally displaced and 4.9 million returnees in Sudan (Source: International Organization for Migration — September 18)
3. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR): the humanitarian response for Sudan is funded at only 16%; spokesman William Spindler calls for urgent funding to save lives (Source: UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) — September 18)
4. The United Nations warns of deteriorating humanitarian access: Kadugli is isolated and the last supply road from North Kordofan is closed and Darfur's roads are cut off by the rains; a request for $120 million to expand operations for three months (Source: United Nations — September 19)
5. The Sudanese army announces extending its control over Al-Jamama in North Kordofan after announcing control of 11 areas in the state; the field claims have not been independently verified (Source: Anadolu Agency, citing military sources — September 19)
6. The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Pekka Haavisto, concludes a two-day visit to Egypt following a visit to Sudan and meetings with the Quintet committee and UN agencies (Source: United Nations — September 19)
7. The United States renews its call for a 90-day humanitarian truce; adviser Massad Boulos: Washington is "deeply concerned" and is pressing for arrangements that allow unimpeded access for aid (Source: US media — September 18)
— Editorial Team