North and South spar over symbolic Abyei area in Sudan

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  • Symbolic value of Abyei
  • Competing stakes in neighbouring states
  • South Kordofan
  • Unity State
  • Post-CPA negotiations
  • Oil
  • Border
  • Domestic distractions
  • NCP
  • SPLM
  • Risks

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