UNISFA observes UN Peacekeepers Day
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers with several activities focused on thanking the UN Peacekeepers serving in Abyei area, as well as honor those who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations. A parade of…
UN Under-Secretary General DFS ends two-day visit to UNISFA
The United Nations Under-Secretary General (USG) for Field Support, Mr. Atul Khare, has concluded a two-day working visit to Abyei, the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Mr. Khare was received on arrival by acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major…
UNISFA hands-over fully renovated Abyei CPC detention center
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police component handed over a renovated Community Police Committee’s (CPC) detention center. UNISFA Senior Police Advisor Ms Mary Gahonzire (DCGP) handed-over the completed detention center to the Paramount Chief of Ngok…
UN Assistant Secretary General for Rule of Law ends two-day field visit to UNISFA
The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Rule of Law, and Security Institutions, Mr. Alexander Zouev, accompanied by the Police Adviser, Mr. Luis Carrilho, today concluded a two-day field visit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The delegation was…
Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council
Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the UN’s focus on maintaining law and order there, and furthering peace…
UNISFA Force Commander inspects projects in Abyei Town
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Gebre Wolzdegu, last Thursday, visited the Abyei Hospital which is renovated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with funds from the USAID. The 200-bed hospital which…
Ngok Dinka traditional leaders applaud United Nations
The traditional leaders of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms of Abyei have commended the United Nations for the proposed reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and for once again bringing the Abyei issue to the front burner. The traditional leaders led over 500…
SSAFE training held in Abyei
A total of 24 participants completed the three-day Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) Training conducted in Abyei from 09 to 12 September 2018. Eight standard training modules were covered during the first two days; namely, United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS)…
UNISFA helicopter crashes in Abyei
An Ethiopian military helicopter registration Number UNO 379P with 23 passengers on board has crashed today at around 1310H inside the compound of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) killing three of its crew members. The MI-8 helicopter was on routine operation carrying…
Abyei Community pays condolence visit to UNISFA over loss of peacekeepers
Members of the Abyei community led by the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief, Mr. Bulabek Deng Kuol, and comprising some representatives of the Juba-appointed administration, traditional leadership and Civil Society, visited UNISFA yesterday to express condolences to the United Nations and the government…
UN Secretary General appoints Maj Gen Mehari Zewde Gebremariam as Force Commander of UNISFA
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on 8 February 2019 the appointment of Major General Mehari Zewde Gebremariam of Ethiopia as Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). He succeeds Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu of Ethiopia who…
1900 receive UN peace medals
About 1900 men and women of Ethiopia’s 19 th Battalion, Multi Role Logistics Unit, Light Field Engineering, Quick Reaction Force, Aviation Utility Unit, Tank and Artillery Companies, Liaison Officers, as well as Military Staff Officers and Military Observers from different countries serving with the…