Milestone as UNISFA Launches Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers
UNISFA has officially joined the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers. A launch ceremony was held at the mission headquarters on 21 November, marking a significant step towards the attainment of gender parity and inclusion. The virtual event brought together women peacekeepers from the…
UNISFA statement on video of its peacekeepers
Abyei, 12 December 2024 - The attention of the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has been drawn to a video circulating online alleging that its peacekeepers interacted with members of the Sudan Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Abyei Area. UNISFA categorically denies these claims…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya leaders pledge peaceful migration season
Abyei, 14 December2024 - The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities from the Western, Eastern and Central corridors of Abyei on 12 December signed an agreement to ensure a peaceful migration season. The agreement was signed at the end of a four-day seasonal pre-migration conference which brought…
Abyei Firefighters Attend Fire Safety Training
Some 42 Abyei firefighters, including 26 women, participated in a fire safety training at the mission headquarters on 21 January. The training, organized by UNPOL in collaboration with UNMAS and the Security Section, aimed to increase the firefighter’s prevention and response skills particularly…
UNISFA condemns carjacking of its vehicles in northern Abyei
Abyei, 14 February 2025 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the recent carjacking incidents by unidentified gunmen targeting its personnel and contractors in northern Abyei. In the past two weeks, two separate incidents have been recorded near Baloom…
USG Lacroix concludes Abyei visit, reaffirms commitment to stability
Abyei, 24 February 2025 – The Under Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has concluded a two-day visit to Abyei, reaffirming commitment to the implementation of UNISFA mandate and stability in the area. During his visit, USG Lacroix toured both the southern and northern…
Transcript of Press Briefing by the UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson _ USG Trip to Sudan, Abyei & South Sudan
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, our Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, wrapped up his trip to Sudan, Abyei and South Sudan. In South Sudan, he met President Salva Kiir earlier today. Wrapping up his visit, and speaking to the media, he stated that the primary purpose of his visit was to reaffirm the…
Security Council Press Statement on UNISFA detention, abduction and looting by RSF
The members of the Security Council unequivocally condemned the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) February 28 detention of over 60 UN peacekeepers, armed abduction of eight civilian personnel and looting of a United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) logistics convoy consisting of eight…
Efforts to boost Law and Order Mechanisms in Abyei
UNISFA, in collaboration with Concordis International, recently held a workshop to strengthen community law and order mechanisms among Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. Some 80 participants from the two communities, the Joint Community Peace Committee (JCPC), the Joint Protection Committee (JPC)…
UNISFA celebrates Women Peacekeepers on International Women’s Day
On 13 March, UNISFA celebrated International Women’s Day at the mission headquarters to highlight the contributions of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers to its mandate implementation. A women’s walk kicked off the event which concluded with a focus group discussion. Ag Head of Mission and Force…
UNISFA Commemorates International Women’s Day in Abyei
On 8 March, UNISFA in conjunction with the Abyei Women’s Union commemorated the International Women’s Day in Abyei. The celebration which had the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment” was attended by about 350 individuals comprising community members and other…
Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka youth commit to cessation of hostilities
In a significant step towards ending more than three years of conflict, youth leaders of the Ngok Dinka community of Abyei and the Twic Dinka community of Warrap State in South Sudan have signed an agreement committing to an immediate cessation of hostilities. They also agreed to the reopening of…