AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoSudan War & Chemical Weapons: New reporting and a leaked dossier claim the Sudanese Armed Forces ran a chlorine-based chemical weapons program, with alleged testing and use near Khartoum in 2024; Khartoum denies toxic-agent use, while the UN and EU face pressure to expand accountability and verification. Education Under Siege: The University of Khartoum says the war has pushed 71% of academics abroad and damaged most ICT, lecture halls, labs, and hospitals—threatening a full return to face-to-face teaching. Power & Solar Adoption: War-driven blackouts are pushing households toward rooftop solar in Khartoum’s orbit, but high costs keep many families out. External Support Scrutiny: A Sudan coalition urges the UN Human Rights Council to name foreign backers of the SAF and renew the fact-finding mission, citing claims that foreign drones and loitering munitions boosted SAF long-range strikes. Tech & Research Recognition: The Balzan Prizes announced winners including work on digital technology’s social science, molecular evolution, and biodegradable polymers—highlighting research with real-world impact.
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