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 Aug 31
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What happened
Dispute over Abyei's final status between Sudan and South Sudan continues, with the government maintaining administration of the region.
Who's involved
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Part of
Conflict is ongoing in the Abyei region, involving tensions between Abyei, South Sudan, and Sudan.Also in this story
- Mass prayers were held in Abyei to prevent renewed conflict.
- Civilian violence continues in the Lakes region, impacting state functionality and causing refugees from Sudan to strain resources.
- South Sudan elections affect Abyei resident status, leading to a dispute over the participation of Abyei residents in the elections.
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
- A land boundary dispute concerning the Abyei area in Kordofan is being brought before the International Court of Justice, involving the Government of Sudan.
- South Sudan must reassess its regional partnerships with Ethiopia.
- A dispute over the Ilemi Triangle border territory involves South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
- The operational focus of the UN Population Fund in Blue Nile State regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
- Failure to establish legitimate state institutions in Sudan and South Sudan.