UNISFA conducts the 7th round of SSAFE training
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) held a three-day Security’s Safe and Secure Approach to the Field Environment (SSAFE) training between 20 and 22 May 2019 in Abyei with Eighteen (18) participants…
Strengthening women’s participation in peace and conflict resolution processes in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its Gender Advisory Team conducted a training on basic gender and human rights concepts, women’s rights, and women, peace and security as well as the…
New JBVMM Chief visits Abyei area
Brig. Gen. Gebremikael Beyene who took over as Chief of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) arrived in Abyei on 11 June 2019 to…
UNISFA condemns the attack on its peacekeepers
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)’s Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander, Major General Mehari Zewde Gebremariam, strongly condemns the unprovoked attack by a group of unknown armed men on UNISFA…
Participants of the fair trial workshop held in Rumajak on 1-2 August 2019.
Fair trial workshop held in Rumajak
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) held a Fair Trial Workshop at the operational base of UNISFA in Rumajak, Abyei area on 1-2 August 2019. Conducted by UNISFA's Community Liaison Office (CLO) with…
UNISFA pays tribute to victims of terrorism
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) yesterday in Abyei joined the United Nations family globally to observe the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism and participated…
Acting Head of Mission/ Force Commander, Major General Mehari Zewde Gebremariam, flagged off a tree planting campaign and environmental cleaning exercise in Abyei.
UNISFA observes International Day of Peace in Abyei
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) today in Abyei joined the United Nations family globally to observe the International Day of Peace under the theme Climate Change for Peace. In line with the theme…
‘Unique opportunity’ to resolve border dispute between Sudan, South Sudan
Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan “have never been closer” to reaching a sustainable peace with each other, and their own internal armed opposition groups, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Thursday…
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UNISFA condemns the early morning attack on two Ngok Dinka villages
An unknown armed group launched an early morning attack on the Ngok Dinka village of Miodol, 29 kilometres north-east of Abyei town, killing seven persons, (four males and three females all Ngok Dinkas) on 7 November 2019…
UNISFA launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Abyei and Diffra
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in collaboration with Women Associations of Abyei and Diffra held activities in the two locations to launch the 16-Days of Activism against gender-based violence…
UNISFA condemns the armed attack on Mabok village
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the organised armed attack by Misseriya on Mabok village in southern Abyei on 13 April which resulted in the death of four Ngok Dinka and…
Inter-community meetings between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya
The United Nations’ Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) facilitated two meetings between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya traditional leaders at Diffra on 16 March and 9 April. The significance of the two meetings was the…