Diplomacy
Sudan and South Sudan Clash at UN Over Abyei Election Plans
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Sudan and South Sudan clashed at the UN Security Council over Juba's plans to include the disputed Abyei region in its December 2026 general elections.
- Sudan and South Sudan clashed diplomatically at the UN Security Council over Juba's plan to include the disputed Abyei region in its December 2026 general elections.
- Sudan's UN representative Al-Harith Idriss Al-Harith Mohamed stated the move violates bilateral agreements and undermines the territory's legal status.
- South Sudan's representative Sabino Edward Nyawella Amaikwey defended the decision, stating the electoral question must consider Abyei's unresolved status and the rights of the Ngok Dinka.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that South Sudan's electoral plans for Abyei could significantly increase political tensions.
- Sudan's representative criticized the deployment of South Sudan People's Defence Forces in southern Abyei and the Rapid Support Forces' appointment of a representative to the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee.
- The Security Council discussed an October 19 drone attack on the Amiet Common Market that killed civilians and destroyed economic infrastructure.
- U.S. representative Jeff Bartos condemned the drone strikes and noted that 11 attacks had killed civilians and destroyed critical infrastructure in the region.
- Council members supported the continued presence of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei while expressing frustration over the lack of progress on the territory's final status and demilitarisation.
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