Sudan war spills over into restive border, worsens Abyei crisis
A truck piled high with looted items as it drives past businesses and homesteads burning in the center of the disputed border town of Abyei on May 28, 2011. PHOTO | AFP
The war in Sudan has spilled over to the restive border region of Abyei, potentially scuttling recent efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict between Ngok Dinka ethnic group in South Sudan and the Misseriya from West Kordofan State in Sudan.
A group of youth from Twic Mayardit, backed by forces loyal to spiritual leader Gai Machiek killed at least 37 people and wounded 36 others on February 4.
