U.N. Worried About Standoff In Disputed Sudan Region -- Yahoo News/ReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The U.N. chief on Friday urged north and south Sudan not to unilaterally claim ownership of the oil-rich region of Abyei, saying it could wreck attempts to peacefully resolve a dispute over who will control it.
"The Secretary-General (Ban Ki-moon) is deeply concerned by the continued tension in the Abyei area and underscores that the military stand-off is unacceptable," Ban's press office said in a statement, echoing remarks by the U.S. State Department on Thursday.
"He (Ban) deplores that the persistent deadlock has led to further loss of life," the statement said.
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"The Secretary-General (Ban Ki-moon) is deeply concerned by the continued tension in the Abyei area and underscores that the military stand-off is unacceptable," Ban's press office said in a statement, echoing remarks by the U.S. State Department on Thursday.
"He (Ban) deplores that the persistent deadlock has led to further loss of life," the statement said.
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Sudan: Abyei Chief Administrator Calls for Effective International Intervention -- allAfrica.com
More News On the Disputed Abeyei Region of Sudan
US Sees Dangerous Standoff in Sudan’s Border Region -- Voice of America
Sudan: UN envoy presses both sides in Abyei dispute to implement accords -- UN News Centre
UN: Military standoff in Sudan's Abyei region "unacceptable" -- M&C
Sudan: Abyei Chief Administrator Calls for Effective International Intervention -- allAfrica.com
U.S. & AU express concern over situation in Sudan’s Abyei -- Sudan Tribune
"Military Stand-off is Unacceptable" in Abyei Area of Sudan: UN Chief -- CRIEnglish
The need for a cautious approach over Abyei dispute -- Sudan Tribune
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