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…
21 May - UNMIS calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Abyei
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is deeply concerned over the troop build-up and reported fighting, including the use of heavy artillery and bombing in the Abyei area. Read the full statement
21 May - UNMIS is deeply concerned by the violence in Unity State
The United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) is deeply concerned by the heightened violence and the loss of life in Unity State, resulting from the fighting of the SPLA against militia groups, which has spread to parts of…
IDPs tell Security Council about citizenship concerns
22 May 2011 – As part of its four-day visit to Sudan, a UN Security Council delegation today visited Khartoum's Mayo camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), where Southern Sudanese chiefs informed the council about…
Security Council: Forces must withdraw from Abyei
22 May 2011 - Members of the UN Security Council today called on the Sudanese government during a four-day visit to the country to halt its military operations and withdraw immediately from the Abyei area. "Members of the…
23 May - UNMIS strongly condemns the burning and looting in Abyei town
UNMIS strongly condemns the burning and looting currently being perpetrated by armed elements in Abyei town. Read the full statement
UNMIS Force Commander visits Abyei as fighting escalates
22 May 2011 - Following a recent attack on a UN convoy and heavy fighting in and around Abyei, UNMIS Force Commander Maj. Gen. Moses Obi visited the area today and expressed hope that warring parties would return to their…
Security Council calls for peace in Abyei
24 May 2011 - The UN Security Council (UNSC) has urged the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) parties in the north and south to restore peace in Abyei and deal with critical, pending CPA issues with openness and flexibility…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator calls for safe passage of civilians
25 May 2011 – UN Humanitarian Coordinator Georg Charpentier yesterday called for protection of the civilian population forced to flee Abyei town and surrounding villages, assurance of their safe passage and their right to…
Constitution-making forum discusses key issues
25 May 2011 - Government and civil society members discussed key issues that Sudan's new constitution should embrace during a two-day forum in Khartoum that ended today. The forum, organized by UNMIS and several agencies…
Humanitarian support geared up for Abyei displaced
26 May 2011 – Humanitarian agencies have prepared to assist tens of thousands who have fled to the south after recent violence in Abyei town, but efforts are compounded by insecurity and looting. After traveling with a…
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29 May - UNMIS celebrates the international day of UN peacekeepers
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