Abyei Boundary Ruling Expected Wednesday - Voice of America

An important ruling is expected Wednesday on a disputed border region in Sudan.  The ruling from the Abyei Arbitration Tribunal could determine the boundaries of the oil-rich Abyei region and directly affect the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).  The CPA ended a long civil war between northern and southern Sudan.

Monday, the ENOUGH Project issued a new strategy paper on Abyei.  Colin Thomas-Jensen, policy advisor and co-author of the paper, spoke to VOA about why he considers Abyei the next big test for Sudan.

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