UNISFA condemns the fatal incident of sporadic shooting in the Abyei New Market.
Abyei, 03 October 2 023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the incident of sporadic gun fire leading to death and injury of innocent civilians at the New Abyei Market. On 29 September 2023, at about 1920 hours, sporadic gun fire was heard inside the…
UNISFA Successfully Conducts Confidence Building Patrol in Agok, Significantly Contributing to Enhancing Security Amidst Challenging Circumstances
Abyei, 8 October 2023 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) successfully carried out a Confidence Building Patrol in the general area of Agok on 08 Oct 2023, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Abyei amidst the current challenging…
UNISFA condemns attacks in Abyei and corrects inaccurate information about peacekeeper fatality.
Abyei, 20 November – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns attacks by a group of armed youths on villages in the area around Angath, Wunpeth, and Korioch yesterday, which resulted in an estimated 27 people killed and 14 injured. Contrary to inaccurate…
UNISFA condemns disinformation about mission’s mandate and activities
Abyei, 7 December 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is deeply concerned that images of peacekeepers are being deliberately misrepresented on social media and in public statements by local authorities in an attempt to undermine the mission’s impartiality and its…
Abyei Unites in Observance of Human Rights Day
As part of activities to commemorate this year’s Human Rights Day, UNISFA in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, organized a ceremony to observe the Human Rights Day. The event’ which was held at the Comboni School in Abyei, was attended by among others, the…
Vietnamese peacekeepers hand over boat to Mijak Community
On 30 November, peacekeepers from the Vietnamese Engineering Company handed over a fully repaired boat to the Mijak Community. The Commissioner of Mijak County, Mr. Luar Mayol Deng, and Chief of Mijak, Mr. Bagat Makuac Abeim, were present to witness the event. Representatives from the community…
UNISFA Delegation Engages in Talks during with South Sudanese Officials
A delegation from UNISFA, led by Ag Head of Mission and FC Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, concluded a four-day visit to Juba, South Sudan on 13 November. The visit, initiated at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, featured talks with senior South…
UNISFA delegation Visits Women and Girl Friendly Space in Diffra
On 30 November, Acting HoM/FC Maj Gen Benjamin Sawyerr and the representative of the local administration in Northern Abyei, the led a visit to the UNFPA-run Women and Girl Friendly Space in Diffra. He was accompanied by mission personnel and local administration representatives. The facility serves…
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UNISFA leads commemoration in Abyei
UNISFA celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disability in Abyei on 4 December. The occasion was used to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development. The Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and Minister of Education who were present at…
United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei Condemns Killing of Deputy Chief Administrator
Abyei - 31 December 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the killing of Hon. Noon Deng Nyok, the Deputy Chief Administrator of Abyei, along with five other people during an ambush by an armed group at Wunpeth, near Agok. The Deputy Chief Administrator…
Strengthening the Ngok Dinka Traditional Justice System
In a significant step towards boosting the Ngok Dinka Traditional Justice System, UNISFA, in collaboration the Abyei Ministry for Local Government and Law Enforcement, organized a one-day workshop on 15 December, for key stakeholders in the traditional justice sector. The meeting focused on…
Misseriya and Ngok Dinka sign agreement ahead of migration season
The Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities on 15 December, signed an agreement to prevent conflict and foster stronger ties. The agreement was successfully brokered during a four-day seasonal pre-migration conference hosted by INDBATT in Noong village, north of Abyei town. A joint effort by FAO, IOM…