Sudan: Ongoing War in Sudan Stalls Progress in Disputed Abyei Region

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The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the Sudan-South Sudan border, the head of UN peacekeeping operations said on Tuesday.

Despite these challenges, the UN remains prepared to support both parties, in close collaboration with the Africa n Union, once they resume political negotiation said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, briefing ambassadors at theThe situation in Sudan has also exacerbated intercommunal tensions in Abyei, highlighted by recent clashes over cattle rustling that resulted in multiple fatalities among the Misseriya and Nuer communities.

"Four off-duty humanitarian personnel were killed during the uptick in clashes in late January and early February, and roughly 20,000 people in Abyei are estimated to have been displaced during this period," he added.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.and express our sincerest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives," Mr. Lacroix said, calling on the authorities to investigate and hold the perpetrators accountable.

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