Dispute over Abyei's final status between Sudan and South Sudan continues, with the government maintaining administration of the region.
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Updated Oct 24
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Dispute over Abyei's final status between Sudan and South Sudan continues, with the government maintaining administration of the region.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Sudan reaffirms Abyei belongs to it; Burhan appoints Abu Muridat replacing Mannan.1 source
Dispute over Abyei's final status persists, with Sudan maintaining administration.1 source
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Abyei conflict: Drone strikes and military escalation between Sudan and South SudanAlso in this story
- An attack occurred near Abyei town, coinciding with protests by South Sudan's Foreign Ministry and the arrival of fuel tankers.
- Sudan and South Sudan staked claims to Abyei while a UN base in the region was attacked.
- Drone attacks are suspected in the Abyei region, fueling ongoing conflict between Sudan and South Sudan.
- Mass prayers were held in Abyei to prevent renewed conflict.
The entities involved
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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Abyei
area in Sudan established by the Abyei Protocol
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
Related events
- Sudan filed a complaint with the UN Security Council, accusing Ethiopia of allowing drone launches, amid reported civilian deaths in Abyei.
- China's ambassador urged Sudan and South Sudan to resolve the Abyei dispute, warning that the election plan could increase political tensions.
- Failure to establish legitimate state institutions in Sudan and South Sudan.
- Ethiopian military accuses Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan of backing militants amid internal rebel challenges to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated, while Sudan accuses Ethiopia of supporting the RSF.