UN: Unresolved status of Abyei could hamper regional progress Thursday, 21 April 2011 13:17 Sudan >>> Abyei remains a flashpoint that has the potential to further escalate tensions in Sudan, according to the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. Atul Khare said the issue could damage relationshsip between the north and the south.
A referendum on whether Abyei wants to stay with the north or go with the south remains unresolved. Khare told Security Council members that the situation could become explosive, adding that continued failure of the parties to make progress on the issue contributed to violence in Abyei. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
