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UNISFA commemorates World AIDS Day and honors peacekeepers

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the global community in celebrating World AIDS Day (WAD) on 1 December 2016. This year’s theme “Hands Up for HIV Prevention” was a crucial reminder to some 6…
The ceremony which marked the first weapons destruction activity of the 16/17 dry season. UN Photo/A.Velasco

UNISFA destroys more confiscated weapons

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has destroyed 13 small arms confiscated by its troops in line with UN Security Council resolution 2205 of February 2015 that reaffirmed UNISFA mandate to undertake…
UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander bids farewell and calls for continuous promotion of peace in Abyei. UN Photo/A.Velasco 

UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander bids farewell

The Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Major General Hassen Ebrahim Mussa, has said farewell to the mission and people of Abyei after completion of his…
UNISFA Force Commander as he boarded the helicopter on his way back to Abyei from Diffra after meeting the Misseriya leaders on 12 February 2017.
A big ‘well done’ to you and an equally big ‘thank you.’ - UNISFA Force Commander. UN Photo / A. Velasco

A big ‘well done’ to you and an equally big ‘thank you’

Speech of Ag HoM/FC at the farewell townhall on 9 February 2017 at the UNISFA Force Headquarter in Abyei It is my pleasure and privilege to be addressing you for the last time today as I come to an end of my tour of duty with…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya women support peacebuilding efforts in Abyei
Through speeches, poems and songs, women from Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities shared their views on how to support the peace building efforts in Abyei that will eventually lead to the development of the region.

Ngok Dinka and Misseriya women support peacebuilding efforts in Abyei

Over 80 women from Misseriya and Ngok Dinka tribes gathered in Todach village north of Abyei town on 14 February 2017 for the Open Day for Women, Peace and Security. The occasion was in accordance with the United Nations…
Mr. Elijah Karambizi, Chief Mission Support, welcomes the new Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael.

New UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander arrives in Abyei

The new United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia arrived in Abyei this afternoon to assume his duties. The new…
Mechanical ground preparation for clearance using a minewolf in Abyei

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

On 8 December 2005, the UN General Assembly declared 4 April of each year as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. In a press release, issued 31 March 2017, the UN Secretary General, Mr…

More weapons and ammunition destroyed in Abyei

As part of the continuing efforts to reduce the impact and risk of explosive hazards in Abyei, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on 12 June 2017 conducted another destruction exercise of confiscated…

More weapons and ammunition destroyed in Abyei

As part of the continuing efforts to reduce the impact and risk of explosive hazards in Abyei, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on 12 June 2017 conducted another destruction exercise of confiscated…