Why has Abyei’s future remained unresolved for decades — and what does it mean for the people caught in the middle? On 19 October 2026, a drone strike hit Amiet Market in Abyei, a disputed territory claimed by Sudan and South Sudan. Initial death tolls reported by Abyei officials rose from 153 to over 220, while the UN mission verified at least 80 deaths. Thousands fled. South Sudan and Abyei officials blame Sudan’s army. A senior Sudanese officer told the AP the target was fuel tankers bound for the RSF. Sudan’s government denies any connection and has called for a UN investigation. But to understand this attack, you must understand Abyei: the ancestral homeland of the Ngok Dinka, the seasonal grazing grounds of the Misseriya, and a referendum promised in 1972, 2005 and 2011 that has never happened. #Abyei #Sudan #SouthSudan #AfricaNews #ConflictExplained - @kontextmediaafricatv