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Read Our New Report, 'Flashpoint: Abyei'
March 04, 2011

The human security situation in the Abyei region of Sudan has rapidly deteriorated in the past week due to renewed violence. Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) has confirmed through the analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery that buildings consistent with civilian infrastructure appear to have been intentionally burned Maker Abior and Todach villages. Some 100 people in the Abyei region have reportedly died in the clashes to date. According to the humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), tens of thousands of civilians have either been displaced by fighting or fled due to fear of further attacks.

Kharassana (27 Jan 2011)
February 15, 2011

Our first published report contains imagery and analysis of SAF deployments, artillery, and fortificatons at an outpost near Kharassana: http://www.satsentinel.org/press-release/first-satellite-images-available-saf-troop-deployments-near-sudans-volatile-north-south-border

Imagery from the report:

Omdurman (30 Jan 2011)
February 11, 2011

The Ahaliya University in Omdurman saw clashes between police and students who were staging an anti-government rally on January 30.  One student protester, Mohammed Abdulrahman, reportedly sustained fatal injuries inflicted by riot police.  His death was announced by fellow students on the social networking site, Facebook, and was confirmed by Yasir Arman, the top SPLM official in the north; however, Sudanese police have not confirmed any deaths resulting from the protests.

Diffra (16 Jan 2011)
February 11, 2011

UN agencies reported that a returnee convoy was shot at while passing through Diffra on January 17.  Most returnees in convoys that have been subject to recent attacks in the Abyei region have reported that armed Misseriya were responsible for detaining and raiding the convoys. (Fick, Maggie. "Gunmen Attacked Southern Sudanese Returning Home In Convoys for Historic Vote". Associated Press 29. Jan. 2011.

Diffra (13 Jan 2011)
February 11, 2011

An UNMIS convoy was reportedly detained at Diffra town by armed Misseriya, who allegedly surrounded vehicles in the convoy from which they took weapons.  The convoy was later released and the weapons were reportedly recovered. ("SPLM Accuse Misseriya of Forming Road Blocks in Abyei."

Diffra (7 Jan 2011)
February 11, 2011

In the second week of January, sources reported that armed Misseriya passed through the market at Diffra carrying small arms and RPGs. (Confidential Source)

Agok (9 Jan 2011)
February 11, 2011

Multiple sources have reported the build-up of SPLA troops in the vicinity of Agok beginning around the time of the referendum in early January.  The precise location of the troops has not been confirmed; it is alleged that they are massing near the southern edge of the town of Agok, which lies along the contested border.  (Confidential Sources)

Tourabith (3 Jan 2011)
February 10, 2011

SPLA patrolling near Tourabith reportedly captured as many as 30 armed Misseriya.  The Misseriya were said to be armed with recoilless rifles and grenade launchers, and are apparently supported by local rebel commander, Gatluak Gai.  (Confidential Source)

Phom el Zeraf (Jan 2011)
February 10, 2011

Four members of George Athor's group allegedly staged an attack on SPLA barracks at Phom el Zeraf, reportedly killing one SPLA soldier. (Confidential Source)

Nyama (Jan 2011)
February 10, 2011

Chief Marko Mathiang Deng, the representative of recent returnees to Apada, located west of Aweil, reported that unidentified actors had detained and robbed numerous returnees to Northern Bahr el Ghazal while passing through the vicinity of Nyama in Southern Kordofan. 

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