November 5, 2024 (NEW YORK) – Sudan and South Sudan must re-engage in dialogue towards the resolution of Abyei’s political status, a British diplomat told the United Nations Security Council on Monday. Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN also expressed concerns over the lack of progress on a political solution for Abyei. The diplomat, in his statement at the Security Council meeting on Abyei, underscored the importance of UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei’s (UNISFA) work in maintaining peace in a fragile region. “We note that despite ongoing tensions, the SG’s report states that there have been no intercommunal clashes since April. This signals an improvement given the alarming number of serious security incidents reported earlier this year,” said Kariuki. “We must ensure this positive trend continues. That means providing the necessary support for UNISFA so that it can fulfil its mandate,” he added. The British diplomat further said it was important for the Government of South Sudan and the Sudanese authorities to remove obstacles to UNISFA’s operations. “We call on the Sudanese authorities urgently to issue visas for UN civilian and police personnel to help UNISFA address increasing crime-related threats in Abyei,” he stated. Meanwhile, the …

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