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Sudan Rejects South Sudan’s Inclusion of Abyei in Electoral Districts
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Sudan Rejects South Sudan’s Inclusion of Abyei in Electoral Districts
Sudan has formally rejected a decision by South Sudan’s electoral commission to include the disputed Abyei region in its electoral districts for the December 2026 general elections.
- Sudan’s Foreign Ministry said the decision violates the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement’s Abyei Protocol and the 2011 interim security arrangements, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2046.
- Sudan’s government called on South Sudan to fulfill its legal obligations and adhere to a peaceful resolution of the Abyei issue.
- The Sudanese government urged the UN, African Union, and other international bodies to reject any unilateral steps outside legal frameworks and enforce previous agreements.
TopicsComprehensive Peace AgreementElectoral DistrictsSudan-South Sudan RelationsAbyei DisputeUN Security CouncilAfrican Union
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