Sudan's army-backed authorities are scheduled to discuss a US proposal for a ceasefire on Tuesday, as the UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged an end to the escalating violence. This comes after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) recently captured El-Fasher, the last army stronghold in the Darfur region, prompting fears of further humanitarian catastrophe.

• The war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions over the past two years.
• The International Criminal Court expressed "profound alarm and deepest concern" over reports of mass killings, sexual violence, and other atrocities in El-Fasher.
• US envoy to Africa, Massad Boulos, has been engaging in diplomatic efforts in neighboring countries, including talks with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and the Arab League.