South Sudan elections affect Abyei resident status, leading to a dispute over the participation of Abyei residents in the elections.
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Updated Aug 30
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South Sudan elections affect Abyei resident status, leading to a dispute over the participation of Abyei residents in the elections.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.South Sudan officials, including Taban Deng Gai, used military power to block the Abyei referendum and provided status recommendations.1 source
South Sudan elections affect Abyei resident status.1 source
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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.
- The Abyei boundary dispute is being addressed by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, leading to personnel changes in the region.
- Dispute over Abyei's final status between Sudan and South Sudan continues, with the government maintaining administration of the region.
- A long-running territorial dispute is underway concerning Twic County, which is located within South Sudan.
The entities involved
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Abyei
area in Sudan established by the Abyei Protocol
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
Related events
- SPLM is preparing for national elections and undertaking organizational strengthening efforts in South Sudan.
- The United States has made calls to South Sudan leaders regarding the ongoing election process.
- Previous elections in South Sudan were managed from Khartoum.
- Geoffrey Onyeama led an African Union pre-election mission to assess election preparations in South Sudan.
- South Sudan Opposition Alliance supports elections aimed at resolving peace agreement issues.