South Sudan secures Heglig border oilfield after tripartite military agreement
South Sudanese authorities have been granted responsibility for securing the strategic Heglig oilfield following an agreement with both warring parties in Sudan.
| Sector | Pétrole |
|---|---|
| Theme | Politique & Géopolitique, Sécurité énergétique |
South Sudanese authorities announced the signing of a tripartite agreement with the two warring Sudanese armed factions, granting their national forces security control of the Heglig oilfield. This facility is considered vital for the export of South Sudanese crude oil, which is transported through Sudan to Port Sudan on the Red Sea.
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