Sudan / Javier SOLANA concerned by renewed conflict in Abyei, Sudan

COUNCIL OF
THE EUROPEAN UNION

Brussels, 21 May 2008

 

Javier SOLANA,
EU High Representative for the CFSP

concerned by renewed conflict in Abyei, Sudan

 

Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), issued a statement today expressing his grave concern at the resurgence of fighting in the area of Abyei:

 

“I am very concerned by the renewed clashes in and around Abyei. I call on both sides to respect the terms of the ceasefire agreement of 18 May, particularly the immediate withdrawal of their forces.

 

The only way of resolving the dispute over Abyei is through a lasting political solution as part of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the north and the south of Sudan, which is the basis for returning Sudan to normality.”