Khartoum Education Crisis: Sudanese Teachers’ Committee says a Khartoum State strike began June 24 over unpaid salaries, with teachers warning wages have collapsed in value and pushing schools toward disruption. El Obeid Siege and Humanitarian Risk: Reports say RSF is tightening a siege on army-held Al Obeid in North Kordofan, with residents citing water shortages, rising food prices, and drone strikes hitting services—prompting growing international calls for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians. Sexual Violence Documentation: A UN Human Rights report says conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan has been used “consistently” as a weapon of war since 2023, documenting 546 incidents affecting at least 838 victims across most states, and warning that impunity will deepen harm. Refugees in Egypt: Sudanese refugees in Egypt report harsh detention and forced deportations amid intensified crackdowns, raising fears of returns to active conflict zones. Regional Diplomacy: Oman and Sudan signed an MoU to expand cooperation in ports, maritime transport, and logistics, aiming to improve supply chains. Eastern Sudan Mining Tensions: Opposition grows to a proposed long-term Chinese copper deal in Red Sea state, with local groups demanding contracts be paused until peace is reached.