Abyei has been contested since South Sudan gained independence in 2011 (pulse.ng)
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A local official says at least 27 people were killed and four others wounded in an attack in the Abyei region that’s disputed between South Sudan and Sudan.
A spokesman for the government of the Abyei special administrative area, Ajak Deng Miyan, blamed local herders and fighters from Sudan for Sunday’s attack on ethnic Dinka.
The statement called on the U.N. peacekeeping force there to protect civilians.
Oil-rich Abyei has been contested since South Sudan gained independence in 2011.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be registered Torstar account holder. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free)Sign InRegisterConversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Code of Conduct[1]. The Star does not endorse these opinions.
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