At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region
Summary
At least 26 people have died and 82 were hurt in fighting between two communities in the Abyei region on the border between Sudan and South Sudan. The United Nations has increased security in the area to protect civilians and prevent more violence.Key Facts
- The clashes happened in Abyei, a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan.
- The fighting began after separate killings of a Ngok Dinka man and a Misseriya man at a local market.
- Ngok Dinka and Misseriya are rival groups: the Ngok Dinka live permanently in Abyei, while the Misseriya move there seasonally with their animals.
- UN peacekeepers called UNISFA, with about 3,000 police and soldiers, are working to protect people and stop the violence.
- Abyei is rich in oil and is jointly controlled by Sudan and South Sudan, but its status has not been fully settled since South Sudan became independent in 2011.
- The conflict usually involves disputes over grazing land and water for livestock.
- South Sudan has been mostly peaceful since a 2018 peace deal ended years of fighting.
- South Sudan plans to hold its first elections since independence in December.
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