China urges Sudan, South Sudan to resolve Abyei dispute amid election tensions
China has urged Sudan and South Sudan to resolve their dispute over Abyei through dialogue, warning that deteriorating security and unilateral actions could undermine efforts to reach a political settlement. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Thursday, November 5, China’s ambassador to the UN, Sun Lei, called on the two countries to build on recent progress in their joint political and security mechanisms and work towards resolving Abyei’s final status. The meeting came amid tensions over South Sudan’s plans to include the disputed territory in its December 2026 general elections, a move rejected by Sudan as a violation of agreements between the two countries. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the plan could significantly increase political tensio…
