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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UN Police conducted a field mapping exercise to identify suitable areas for Abyei police facilities.
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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 celebrates International Women’s Day
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) celebrated the International Women’s Day in the Abyei Area with multiple events engaging the communities and mission staff, and showcasing the resilience of women…
Marking of two corridors on SDBZ completed
The African Union Border Programme Technical Team (AUBP-TT) together with the Joint Technical Border Corridor Committee (JTBCC), with support from the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and United…