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Violence in Abyei Claims 26 Lives
Twenty-six people were killed and 82 others injured in ethnic violence in the disputed Abyei area between Sudan and South Sudan, according to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The clashes occurred in the Amet market after two individuals from the Dinka Ngok and Misseriya tribes were killed within one month, which heightened tensions between the communities. UNISFA forces have strengthened their presence and deployed additional troops to calm the situation. Meanwhile, leaders of both tribes have committed to dialogue and to reaching a peaceful settlement to prevent further casualties. The region has long experienced conflicts over grazing lands and water resources, despite relative stability since the 2018 agreement, with elections in South Sudan approaching.
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