Abyei border conflict (2022–present)

Between February 2022 and April 2023, clashes broke out in the Abyei area of South Sudan between Twic Dinka militias against Ngok Dinka militias, regarding control of the border between Abyei and South Sudan's Twic County. The conflict ended temporarily following a ceasefire between the Twic Dinka and Ngok Dinka in May 2023. In September 2023, attacks flared up in the border area between Abyei and Twic County between Twic Dinka and Ngok Dinka youth, with several massacres against Ngok Dinka.

Abyei border conflict
Part of Ethnic violence in South Sudan

Map of Abyei
DateFebruary 10, 2022 - April 10, 2023
September 23, 2023 - ongoing
Location
Twic, South Sudan and Abyei
Result

Ongoing

  • Brief lull in fighting after April 2023 ceasefire
Belligerents
Twic Dinka
Bul Nuer
SSPDF 3rd Division (since November 2023)
Titweng		 Ngok Dinka
Nuer from Unity State (since September 2023)		 UNISFA
South Sudan
Commanders and leaders
Akuei Ajou Akuei
Stephen Buay Rolnyang
Gai Machiek		 Belbel Kuol Deng Benjamin Sawyerr
Kuol Deim Kuol
Chol Deng Alaak
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown Unknown
Hundreds killed, dozens injured
50,000 refugees
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