Implementation of Kadugli Agreement to begin
8 May 2011 – The Abyei Joint Technical Committee (JTC) held its first meeting today and discussed a timeframe for implementing the Kadugli Agreements. During the meeting, which was facilitated by UNMIS, the JTC signed an agreement for the effective deployment of Joint Integrated Units (JIUs) and the…
UNMIS treats over 1,500 animals in Tonga
29 April 2011 -- Continuing its efforts to provide medical services to needy communities, the UNMIS Indian contingent completed a veterinary camp in a remote area north of the River Nile in Upper Nile State today. Part of a force protection unit on long duration patrol, the veterinary team treated 1…
Good governance and democracy workshop held in Unity State
9 May 2011 - Aiming to improve grassroots level understanding of post-referendum arrangements, good governance and democracy, UNMIS began a two-day workshop for 50 participants today in Rubkona County, Unity State. "We are grateful to UNMIS for organizing this workshop," said County Executive…
10 May- UNMIS condemns the shooting of four peacekeepers in Abyei
Four UNMIS Zambian peacekeepers were shot at and wounded today while on patrol in Abyei by unknown armed assailants. Read the full statement
Four peacekeepers wounded in Abyei area attack
11 May 2001 - Unknown assailants fired at an UNMIS patrol in the Abyei Area yesterday, injuring four Zambian peacekeepers. A large group of armed men stopped the patrol at a roadblock in Goli village, about 25 kilometres north of Abyei town. The crowd was hostile and confrontational, and the patrol…
UN Security Council issues warning over violence in Abyei
12 May 2011 – Members of the UN Security Council yesterday expressed deep concern about the situation in the disputed Abyei area and urged parties to the 2005 peace pact to reach an agreement on the area's status as soon as possible. In a press statement, the 15-member Council condemned the…
Lidder visits Jonglei State
11 May 2011 - UNMIS senior official Jasbir Lidder visited Jonglei State today, where he met senior state government representatives and discussed rising insecurity as well as the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Present at the meeting in the state capital Bor with Deputy Special Representative…
UNMIS to provide more assistance with Kadugli Agreements
12 May 2011 - UNMIS has availed more resources and logistical support to assist the parties in implementing the January 2011 Kadugli Agreements, UNMIS Force Commander Maj. Gen. Moses Obi said today. The mission will assist with redeployment of Joint Integrated Units (JIUs) from bases they have…
Haroun wins Southern Kordofan governorship
15 May 2011 – National Congress Party (NCP) candidate Ahmed Haroun won the gubernatorial seat in Southern Kordofan State's elections, according to the Sudanese elections body. At a press conference held in Khartoum today, the National Elections Commission (NEC) disclosed that incumbent candidate…
15 May - UNMIS welcomes the completion of elections in Southern Kordofan State
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) welcomes the completion of gubernatorial and legislative elections in Southern Kordofan State, which were conducted in a peaceful manner monitored by a large number of observers. Read the full statement
UN delegation quells rumours about LRA
12 May 2011 – To allay allegations that UNMIS is assisting rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a mission delegation today visited the Western Equatoria State capital of Yambio. Denying the allegations, delegation leader Commander Col. Shuman Kumar, who serves as UNMIS military commander in…
20 May - UNMIS condemns the attack against UN convoy in Abyei
The United Nations Mission In Sudan (UNMIS) strongly condemns the attack against its convoy on 19 May in Abyei. The incident took place at around 18h30 in Dokura, an area controlled by the Southern Sudan Police Services (SSPS), approximately 10 kilometers north of Abyei town. Read the full statement