The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) contained the riots staged by some tribesmen at a local market in the disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan, a local source told Xinhua on Saturday. "A group of people from the Dinka Ngok tribe attacked the Abyei market on Friday ..., which resulted in injuries among the members of the Messiria tribe," Mohamed Omer Al-Ansari, a leading figure in the area, told Xinhua Saturday. "The Ethiopian forces of UNISFA intervened and prevented the situation from escalating after the closing of the market," he added, noting that the tensions were still simmering. Al-Ansari further warned against a repeat of such acts by the Dinka Ngok tribe, urging its members to commit to the existing agreements in regard with the area. Last July, Abyei witnessed similar riots caused by the same tribe. A referendum had been scheduled to for the Abyei dispute to take place alongside the vote on South Sudan's separation. However, the referendum was delayed due to the difference over who had the right to vote.
GMT 16:26 2018 Wednesday ,29 August
Morocco, Cuba Start 'Unprecedented and Historic Era' in their RelationsGMT 16:13 2018 Wednesday ,29 August
Morocco, Dominican Republic Discuss Means to Promote CooperationGMT 18:51 2018 Sunday ,21 January
Tensions mount in Rohingya camps ahead of planned relocation to MyanmarGMT 18:47 2018 Sunday ,21 January
Macron shares African outrage on Trump’s vulgar languageGMT 18:41 2018 Sunday ,21 January
Jordan urges Pence to rebuild trust after Jerusalem pivotGMT 18:37 2018 Sunday ,21 January
UN Security Council to discuss Syria on MondayGMT 18:23 2018 Sunday ,21 January
Iraqi court sentences to death German woman who joined DaeshGMT 18:19 2018 Sunday ,21 January
Turkish state media say Turkey’s ground forces have entered Syrian Kurdish enclave
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor