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United Nations Mission In Sudan
UNMIS calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Abyei
21 May 2011
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is deeply concerned over the troop build-up and reported fighting, including the use of heavy artillery and bombing in the Abyei area.
UNMIS calls upon all parties to protect civilians in the affected area and to take all necessary measures to ensure they are not targeted.
UNMIS urges all parties to immediately cease hostilities and requests the withdrawal of all unauthorized forces from the area in compliance with the CPA Ceasefire Agreement and the Kadugli Agreements.
We strongly encourage all parties to resume dialogue towards reaching a lasting political settlement.
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For further information contact Kouider Zerrouk. Acting Spokesperson. Phone: + (249) 912 39 65 39. Email: Zerrouk@un.org
UNMIS Headquarters, P.O. Box 69, Ibeid Khatim St, Khartoum 11111, SUDAN Tel.: (+249-1) 8708 6000 - Fax: (+249-1) 8708 6200
UNMIS Press Statements are posted on www.unmis.org
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