Sudan’s conflict badly affects South Sudan’s economic stability
"The conflict in Sudan continues to impact the security situation in South Sudan with cross-border movements of armed groups on both sides, increasing the insecurity in and around the border area," he said.
He highlighted the economic fallout, noting that disruptions to South Sudan’s oil flow and exports through Sudan have led to a 24.5% contraction of its economy. He detailed recent attacks on oil infrastructure, saying: "Subsequent attacks by the RSF on oil installations, notably drone strikes on fuel depots storing South Sudan's crude in Port Sudan on 5-6 May, and another attack on 26 August on oil facilities in Heglig, near the Sudan-South Sudan border, resulted in oil spills, environmental damage and led to an emergency shutdown of operations."
While efforts have been made to safeguard oil facilities and strengthen economic ties, progress has been limited. "Bilateral engagement between Sudan and South Sudan on the final status of Abyei has been at a low point since the start of the war in Sudan," he said, noting that the disputed, oil-rich Abyei Administrative Area remains a source of tension, with both countries claiming authority over the region.
The influx of displaced people has compounded the crisis, with around 41,000 individuals from Sudan arriving in Abyei since the outbreak of the war. "This places immense pressure on already limited water, food, health care, shelter and other humanitarian resources," the representative said.
On the security front, the UN expressed concern about the activities of the RSF in northern Abyei, warning that "the growing presence and activities of the RSF in northern Abyei violate the 2011 Agreement on Interim Arrangements and the applicable Security Council resolutions on Abyei."
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