UN Security Council (UNSC) expanded the mandate of the peacekeeping force for the Abyei area, contested by South Sudan and Sudan, to include, “assisting the two parties to abide by and implement their agreements on the demilitarization of the area.” (From UN News Centre). The UNSC voted for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to act in support of the two sides in the operational activities of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM), including carrying out verifications, investigations, monitoring, arbitrations, liaison coordinating, reporting, information exchange, patrols and security. (FILM REPORT –“Abyei Fighting Intensifies” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/abyei-fighting-intensifies/27071). The UNSC also called upon Member States, particularly Sudan and South Sudan, “to ensure the free, unhindered and expeditious movement to and from Abyei and throughout the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone of all personnel, as well as equipment, provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles, aircraft and spare parts, which are for the exclusive and official use of UNISFA.” Fighting Over Oil Rich Region: On basis of the new Resolution adopted it is also possible, even probable that the UN Security Council may impose further conditions/sanctions upon the “parties” – South Sudan or Sudan or both. The dispute over the oil rich Abyei region is both intense and at stake are significant natural resources and territory. The competition and fighting is possible, perhaps even probable to continue, although UN peacekeepers might dampen the fires. (Read: - Security Council Critical of South Sudan & Sudan on Abyei Troop Withdrawal” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/un-security-council-critical-of-south-sudan-sudan-on-abyei-troop-withdrawal-by-ambassador-mo/40153). Demilitarization of Abyei Sought: Further, “UNISFA’s additional tasks shall be carried out within its authorized capabilities and within an expanded operational area that includes the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone, JBVMM headquarters, sector headquarters and team sites, according to the resolution.” The Council established UNISFA on 27 June for an initial six months following an outbreak of violence after Sudanese troops took control of the area, displacing tens of thousands of people in the weeks before South Sudan became independent after seceding from Sudan. (READ –“Demilitarization Agreement for Abyei Region” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/demilitarization-agreement-for-abyei-region-of-sudan-by-ambassador-mo/30136). By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook Become a Fan at “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow at DiplomaticallyX Related Reports – “War Crimes Justice” Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice MAP - Credit - Enough Project: www.enoughproject.org/