UNMIS URGES THE PARTIES TO DIFFUSE TENSIONS IN ABYEI AND
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United Nations Mission In Sudan
UNMIS URGES THE PARTIES TO DIFFUSE TENSIONS IN ABYEI AND SOTHERN KORDOFAN STATE
Khartoum, June 6, 2011
UNMIS is deeply concerned about the on-going security situation in
Abyei and Southern Kordofan State, and calls on the parties to prevent
any escalation of violence that could lead to new losses of civilian
lives.
In the Abyei Area, looting is continuing despite Sudan Armed Forces
(SAF) assurances that they would stop it. We urge the SAF to uphold
its commitment and intervene to stop these criminal acts.
UNMIS also urges the SAF to immediately release all civilians that are
still in their custody and grant unconditional humanitarian access to
all parts of Abyei Area to verify whether civilians in need of care
are still present, and provide them requisite protection.
UNMIS calls on the SAF to immediately stop its artillery fire from the
vicinity of UNMIS compound. This artillery fire is a security threat
for the UN presence, patrols and flights in Abyei and creates high
risks for civilians who may be willing to return to their villages.
UNMIS is further concerned about the security incidents that took
place on 5 June in Kadugli and Um Durein, Southern Kordofan State. We
urge the parties to exercise maximum restraint in resolving their
dispute and resume dialogue with a view to defusing tension.
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UNMIS Press Statements are posted on www.unmis.org
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