UN Security Council Extends Abyei Peacekeeping Mandate to November 2027 in 13-0 Vote
The UN Security Council voted in New York on November 13, 2026, to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until November 15, 2027, along with its support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. The vote was 13 in favour and none against, with China and Russia abstaining. Abyei is a disputed territory between Sudan and South Sudan, and UNISFA's existing mandate was due to expire on November 15, 2026.
The resolution ties future renewals to political benchmarks to be met by Sudan and South Sudan, an approach the abstaining members questioned. It also calls for a prompt, impartial and thorough investigation into the December 13, 2025 drone attack on UNISFA personnel in Kadugli.
Abyei's final status has long remained unresolved, and UNISFA is the main international security presence in the area. The renewal keeps the force in place for at least another year, with border monitoring continuing alongside it. (Source: UN Security Council)
Source: UN Security Council
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