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News: South Sudanese officials reported that Sudanese military drone strikes on a market in the disputed Abyei region killed over 150 people, amid escalating cross-border violence.
About Abyei Region
- The Abyei region is a disputed territory located along the border between Sudan and South Sudan.
- It borders Sudan’s Kordofan region, which has become a major centre of fighting in the war.
- Administered by: It is jointly administered byand Sudan.
- Strategic significance: It is significant strategically because it is an oil-bearing area located along the contested border between Sudan and South Sudan.
- Conflict: South Sudan declared independence from Sudan in 2011. Since then, both countries have staked a claim to oil-rich Abyei.
