Oil Tensions Flare, Residents Flee

Many have said that the fighting in Sudan is now under control. However, the recent events in the oil-rich town of Abyei prove that such a statement is premature and utterly false.

Clashes broke out between Northern soldiers and Southern police Friday, leaving at least one dead and several others injured. Gunshots continued to be heard throughout the weekend. However, no additional injury reports were filed.

90% of town residents fled out of fear for their safety and the possible rejuvenation of civil war tensions. Approximately 10,000 of those residents had just returned to Abyei after previously fleeing from local fighting.

After moving forward slightly, these individuals are now back to the starting line on the road to rebuilding their lives and restoring some sense of stability.