Statement from UNISFA on the recent spate of attacks in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is deeply concerned about the recent spate of attacks on civilians within Abyei Area which has resulted in the loss of innocent civilians lives. On 13 October 2017, there was a violent incident at the Amiet Common Market, located 15…
UNISFA launches cleaning campaign in Abyei town
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) launched on 19 October an environmental cleaning campaign in Abyei town with the slogan “A clean environment for today and for generations to come”, organized by the UN Police (UNPOL), in collaboration with the Strategic Communication and…
Abyei marks 72 years of the UN
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) marked the 72 years of the United Nations (UN) between 19 and 24 October 2017 by showcasing the UN’s work in Abyei through various events including community cleaning campaign, sports festival, a photo exhibition of UN’s work, and a…
UNISFA celebrates World AIDS Day
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) observed the World AIDS Day (WAD) 2017 with activities engaging communities and Mission staff focusing on the right to health. UNISFA’s #myrighttohealth campaign provided information about the right to health and its impact on people’s…
JBVMM to establish new team site
The Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) conducted a joint reconnaissance on 10 December to identify and mark the exact JBVMM fourth team site location in Abu Qussa. The Abu Qussa team site has been marked…
600 peacekeepers receive UN peace medals
About 600 men and women of Ethiopia’s Multi Role Logistics Unit, Light Field Engineering, Tank and Artillery Company, Military Staff Officers, Military Observers, as well as UN Police serving with UNISFA received the United Nations Peace Medals in a ceremony held on 12 December in Abyei. “Your…
UN recognizes peacekeeping efforts of troops in Diffra
Around 860 men and women peacekeepers from the 17 th Motorized Battalion of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) received the United Nations Medal Awards in recognition of their tireless service and sacrifice to support peace efforts and to maintain security in Abyei Area…
UNISFA undertakes preliminary action for Police Reform and Restructuring in Abyei
In accordance with its mandate, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police Component has been engaging the Community Protection Committees (CPCs) and the Joint Peace Committees (JPCs) in the maintenance of law and order in the Abyei Area through the provision…
More peacekeepers receive UN Peace Medals
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) showed its appreciation to gallant officers, men and women of Ethiopia’s 16th Motorized Battalion, Level 2 Hospital Unit and the Quick Reaction Force along with Military Staff Officers and Military Observers of various nationalities who…
UNISFA bows to pressure, fires engineering department head: A rejoinder
The attention of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is drawn to a news story carried by Radio Tamazuj under the caption “UNISFA bows to local pressure, fires engineering department head,” and credited to the Ngok Dinka paramount Chief, Bulabek Deng Kuol, alleging that Mr. Laith…
UNISFA launches road traffic safety awareness campaign
In response to the increasing road traffic accidents in Abyei area which have resulted to injuries and deaths, the Road Traffic Safety campaign was launched on 18 February 2018 at Amiet common market by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police (UNPOL)…
Pre-migration conference of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya held
A three-day pre-migration conference organized by the International Organization for Migration ( IOM ), Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO ) in collaboration with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei ( UNISFA ) took place between 3 and 5 March 2018, in the village of Todach. Over…