US urges Sudanese fighters to halt advance on aid hub

US warns of risks to civilians and aid efforts in recent clashes between Sudan’s army and RSF in Gezira State. Nearly half a million displaced people in Al-Jazirah state, with over 86,000 in Wad Madani. UN halts aid operations. Conflict between army chief al-Burhan and former RSF commander Daglo resulted in 12,190 deaths. Over 5.4 million internally displaced, 1.3 million seeking refuge abroad. RSF fighters advance towards Wad Madani from Khartoum.