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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UNISFA bolsters joint patrols and community engagement in southern Abyei, amid security concerns
UNISFA troops from Ghanbatt, Indbatt and Pakbatt have intensified joint patrols and community engagement in areas in southern Abyei in efforts to restore peace and security in the area which has experienced an increase in…
UNISFA condemns attacks on civilians and killing of a peacekeeper
Abyei, 27 January 2024 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns a series of armed attacks that took place at 16:45hrs on 27 January 2024 in the Abyei Area, which resulted in civilian…