Bulabek Deng Kuol, Paramount Chief of the Ngok Dinka tribe in the disputed territory of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan, has called on the United States of America to play a key role in helping to resolve the issue of Abyei area.

Kuol told Radio Tamazuj in an interview on Thursday that they briefed the visiting American delegation on developments in the region, saying the United States is the custodian of the Abyei protocol.

“Americans are the initiators of the Abyei protocol initiative and they have played a great role as well in the whole CPA peace deal. How can they not resolve the issue of the region? America is hosting the United Nations headquarters and they are talking about human rights, “said Bulabek.

On Wednesday, the US embassy in Khartoum issued a statement that American delegations from both Khartoum and Juba have been constantly visiting Abyei to evaluate the efforts of the UNISFA to maintain security and stability in the region.

The statement also mentioned that the visits are meant to review the agreements regarding the joint administrative area and the final status of the Abyei area in line with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).

Photo: Bulabek Deng Kuol, Ngok Dinka chief/ Radio Tamazuj