15/07/2026
High Committee for the Final Status of Abyei Engages the Nigerian Embassy and the European Union Delegation
Juba, South Sudan – 15 July 2026
The High Committee for the Final Status of Abyei held constructive meetings with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union mission in the Republic of South Sudan as part of its ongoing diplomatic engagements on the peaceful resolution of the Final Status of Abyei.
The Committee was led by Hon. Gen. Pieng Deng, Minister of East African Community Affairs and Acting Chairperson of the High Committee for the Final Status of Abyei.
During the meetings, the Committee briefed the two diplomatic missions on the current situation in Abyei and reiterated that the realization of the Final Status of Abyei remains its ultimate objective. The Committee further emphasized the importance the presence the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in maintaining peace, security, and stability in the Area pending a final settlement Status of the Abyei’s final Status.
The Committee also assured the missions of its cooperation and reaffirmed its agreement with the four benchmarks as came United Nations Security Council resolution No 2802/2025, with reservations regarding one benchmark.
In the same context, the Committee informed the missions of the participation of the people of Abyei in the upcoming elections at all levels in accordance to the article 1.2.1 of the Abyei protocol, in CPA 2005, and article 97(4) in transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan 2011, as (amended)
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for the peaceful resolution of the Abyei issue, stressing that the interests and well-being of the people of Abyei should remain at the center of all efforts, rather than the Area’s natural resources.
In a separate meeting with the European Union, discussions focused on two priority issues: the political settlement of the Final Status