The Achievements of Ethiopia’s Peacekeeping Operations in the North-South Sudan Conflict: Abyei Since 2011
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigatethe challenges of Ethiopia’s peacekeeping operations in north- south Sudan conflict in the case of Abyei since 2011 in the maintenance of peace and security in the region. The study followed a qualitative methodological approach that deemed necessary for this kind of research which deals with underlying issues that are usually cannot be understood in a quantifiable manner. The data collection process depended up on secondary data. Findings of the study show that the Ethiopia’s peacekeeping troops which is called United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has played indispensable role in maintaining peace and security in the region. It has established by United Nations (UN) and overseen by African Union (AU) as regional peacekeeping force for peace support missions. The study identifies the following major achievements that have accomplished by UNISFA. These include protection of civilians,promoting stability in the region and resettlement of the displaced people to their home. For more successful future peacekeeping operation of the force and the sustainable peace of the Abyei region, however, the study suggests thatthe Ethiopian peacekeeping troops are expected to stay in the area and observe the security conditions in Abyei until a referendum to determine the region’s future status is held, Ethiopia will need to recognize existing situation for regional organizations and initiate them on how to best develop effective cooperation so as to determine the peace and stability of the region, consolidate stable governance in both countries. Moreover, Africa’s security actors, such as the UN, EU, USA and coordinated international assistance need to involve jointly to strengthening Ethiopian peace keeping operation in Abyei region.
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