Abyei Girl Tops Secondary School Examination
Abyei Girl Tops Secondary School Examination Adhar Lanfar Ablera Bagat of Comboni Secondary School has emerged as the 2022 Abyei top candidate in the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Schools Examinations! Adhar is the…
People for Peace: In pursuit of a calling to nurture young minds for peace and enable peaceful coexistence among communities in Abyei and beyond
By: Samira Y. Salifu Father Paul Okeny is not one to shy away from challenges in his quest to serve communities. Ordained as a priest in 2001 in the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid in Sudan, he is a pioneering and renowned…
For Atoch Dau Deng, there is no peace without justice for women in Abyei | Action for Peacekeeping
Story by Nataliia Emelianova and Gaëlle Sundelin Up until 15 years ago, a woman who was a victim of rape or abuse would have no one to turn to in Abyei, a disputed area nestled between Sudan and South Sudan. Then came Atoch…
UNISFA Launches Internet Radio - The Voice of Peace
In a significant step toward promoting peace in Abyei Box, UNISFA has officially launched its internet radio - "The Voice of Peace." The inaugural ceremony, held at the Mission headquarters, marked a crucial step as the radio…
UNPOL conducts pilot basic human rights training for Abyei fire brigade
In an effort to strengthen the Rule of Law in the Abyei Area, UNPOL conducted a basic pilot human rights training for the Abyei Fire Brigade service. The training took place on 20 July and was attended by 30 personnel…
Ag HoM/FC meets with Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and Chiefs
The Acting Head of Mission/FC, Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, and a section of Mission Leadership Team members on 20 July, held a meeting with the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and other Chiefs at the Paramount Chief’s…
More than 600 livestock vaccinated on the first day of vaccination campaign.
Over 600 livestock were vaccinated during the launch of a livestock treatment and vaccination campaign in the northern part of Abyei on 25 July. The event, which was held in Goli, is an initiative of the UN joint programme…
UNISFA completes construction of water handpump projects in Bokcchop IDP camp and Nhom Akoom Village
On August 8th, UNISFA handed over two fully completed water handpumps, to the Bokchop IDPs Camp and Nhom Akoon Village, during a ceremony held in the two villages. The event was officiated by OiC Ag HoM/FC, Brig General Aby…
Abyei Kicks Off Activities in Observance of International Youth Day.
On August 12th, Abyei's youth, in collaboration with UNISFA, organized the inaugural event to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day. The event, held at the youth union, marked the commencement of a week-long series…
UNISFA debunks targeted fake news
Abyei, 8 October 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is concerned by disinformation circulating online and on social media, falsely accusing the mission of arming local youth in the Abyei Box…
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…
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…