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Encouragingly, and in contrast to the prior Jeddah talks: (i) officials from the UAE and Egypt (key third States influencing the conflict) are directly involved in the discussions, alongside Saudi Arabia and the US; and (ii) the warring parties are both represented by high-ranking decision makers. [...] The Panel recommends that the Sanctions Committee on Sudan: (i) reminds parties to the conflict in Darfur to adhere to their IHL obligations, noting that perpetrators may be subject to targeted UN sanctions measures (though this is likely not feasible for now given the political climate within the Council); and (ii) reminds the warring parties and those who facilitate supply lines to Darfur to com. [...] See the Prosecutor’s Report for additional information, including on the status of the Ali Kushayb trial (the defence case is ongoing and the trial is expected to conclude in the first half of 2024) as well as the whereabouts of the other ICC indictees. [...] Shortly afterward, the US announced another batch of sanctions – also designating Zadna, as well as Alkhaleej Bank (an entity controlled by the RSF and which reportedly received $50 million from the Central Bank of Sudan immediately before the start of the current conflict) and Al-Fakher (a holding company for the RSF’s gold exports). [...] HUMANITARIAN SITUATION AL-FASHIR, CAIRO WORKSHOP, ABYEI Precarious situation in North Darfur amidst SAF/RSF clashes Recent clashes have been reported between the SAF and the RSF in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, between the SAF and the RSF, killing at least six people.