Rebels in Sudan blocking progress on disputed region – Russian envoy

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The activities of armed groups and the broader dynamics of the conflict are hindering the resolution of Abyei’s status, Anna Evstigneeva has told the Security Council Actions by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are undermining efforts to resolve a long-running dispute over Abyei region on the border with South Sudan, Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Anna Evstigneeva, has said.  Addressing the UN Security Council on Thursday, Evstigneeva said the process