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At least 26 people have been killed in clashes along the Sudan-South Sudan border region, prompting the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei to strengthen its presence on the ground following days of deadly fighting. The violence underscores persistent instability in the contested Abyei area. The UN force's reinforced deployment reflects concerns that the fighting could escalate further, adding to long-standing tensions between the two neighbors over the disputed border region.