07/10/2025
FROM YEN LA ABYEI EDITORIAL
After yesterday's clashes between the joint VIP protection forces in Athony, Alal County of Abyei Special Administrative Area, debates and misinformation have been renewed again on who owns Athony. This is a normal thing that has been going on for a while now since the conflict erupted in 2022 between the sisterly communities of Ngok and Twic.
We believe there is nothing to debate about and the misinformation tendency is a waste of energy and vanity. We are in peace and the debate of the ownership of the land clearly known who owns it shouldn't be used to crack our heads. Let's mourn the gallant servicemen we have lost with respect.
Ask yourself what is special about Abyei Box that Maj. Gen. L*l Ruai has to mention it by saying " clashes outside Abyei Box." The fact of the matter is that, there is a diplomatic euphemism that has to be devised because Athony is within Abyei Box. Otherwise, it would have been crudely spelt that the incident took place in Twic County of Warrap State without mentioning Abyei Box.
On the other hand, mentioning Athony without Abyei Box would distort the matter and information. You don't need science to explain that SSPDF has nothing against Abyei Box.
When SPLA-IO reported that the clashes took place in Abyei, it's because they have no diplomatic responsibilities. Otherwise, nothing to worry about the reports from unprofessional media houses. They were created for hate speech, misinformation and propaganda.
May the souls of our departed servicemen RIP. Heroes Never Die 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Via Yen La Abyei