UNISFA takes specific measures to combat and prevent spread of COVID-19
In view of the changing global situation relating to coronavirus (COVID-19), the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is taking the necessary steps to prevent its spread and gear up for any eventuality…

The Deputy Chairperson of the Abyei Women Association (Ms. Anyang Amal Abdalla Kuor Lou) addressing a group of women on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women and girls. This was taken in Jul Jok.
Ngok Dinka Women in Abyei Call for Global Ceasefire in Solidarity with the United Nations Secretary-General’s appeal for global ceasefire:
In support of the 23 March appeal of the Secretary General for a global ceasefire, on 12 May the Abyei Women Association from the Ngok Dinka community issued a press statement calling on all armed elements in Abyei to…

Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Sudan: A rejoinder
Abyei, 15 July 2020 – The attention of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is drawn to a news story by Radio Debanga captioned ‘Peacekeeper killed in Southern Sudan”, in which a UNISFA peacekeeper is said…

UNISFA’s presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to Abyei Ministry of Health
UNISFA’s Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Mehari Gebremariam, presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to the new Juba Appointed Chief Administrator. The gift of the vehicle is part of the Mission’s…

Acting Head of Office and Force Commander tours UNISFA AOR
UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema, recently undertook a familiarization tour of Battalion Headquarters and Team Site locations within UNISFA area of responsibility (AOR) to…

UNISFA new FC/Ag HoM, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema meets with Misseriya traditional leadership In Diffra
UNISFA’s new Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema, recently met with senior traditional leaders of the Misseriya community led by Nazar Muktar Babo Nimir in Diffra. Photo Daniel…

Women and youth representatives at the Aweil Conference have called on their leaders to put aside their differences and embrace peace. They decried the continued violence and criminality in Abyei Area saying that they are the most impacted. They appealed to the leaders to conclude the conference with a resolution ensuring the inclusion and participation of women and youth in all future peace processes and negotiations.
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya peace conference
The four-day peace conference between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya in Aweil (22-25 Feb), is addressing critical issues affecting the two communities that hinder peaceful coexistence. Among the issues are curbing of acts of…

UNISFA expresses grave concern over the development in JBVMM’s Sector one
Abyei, 4 September 2021 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has expressed grave concern over the recent developments in some areas in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal's Aweil North and Aweil East…

Recycling efforts at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei
During his visit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) , Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare toured the mission’s new 400m 2 centralized Waste Management Yard at the Abyei…

UNISFA Condemns the early morning attack on Ngok Dinka village
UNISFA Condemns the early morning attack on Ngok Dinka village. Abyei, 03 January 2022 – An armed Misseriya group yesterday launched an early morning attack on the Ngok Dinka village of Miodol, 29 kilometres north-east of…

Secretary-General appoints Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr
Secretary-General appoints Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr of Nigeria as Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei 1 February 2022 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today…

Incoming Force Commander and Ag. Head of Mission arrives in Abyei
The Incoming UNISFA Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr of Nigeria, arrived in Abyei on 28 February 2022. Maj. Gen. Sawyerr succeeds Force Commander and Acting Head of Mision…