New UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander arrives in Abyei
Mr. Elijah Karambizi, Chief Mission Support, welcomes the new Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael. The new United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of…
UNSG appoints Maj Gen Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander for UNISFA
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). He succeeds Major General Hassen Ebrahim Mussa of Ethiopia, who completed his…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya women support peacebuilding efforts in Abyei
Through speeches, poems and songs, women from Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities shared their views on how to support the peace building efforts in Abyei that will eventually lead to the development of the region. Over 80 women from Misseriya and Ngok Dinka tribes gathered in Todach village north…
A big ‘well done’ to you and an equally big ‘thank you’
A big ‘well done’ to you and an equally big ‘thank you.’ UN Photo/A.Velasco Speech of Ag HoM/FC at the farewell townhall on 9 February 2017 at the UNISFA Force Headquarter in Abyei It is my pleasure and privilege to be addressing you for the last time today as I come to an end of my tour of duty…
UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander bids farewell
UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander bids farewell and calls for continuous promotion of peace in Abyei. UN Photo/A.Velasco The Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Major General Hassen Ebrahim Mussa, has said…
UNISFA destroys more confiscated weapons
The ceremony which marked the first weapons destruction activity of the 16/17 dry season. UN Photo/A.Velasco The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has destroyed 13 small arms confiscated by its troops in line with UN Security Council resolution 2205 of February 2015 that…
UNISFA commemorates World AIDS Day and honors peacekeepers
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the global community in celebrating World AIDS Day (WAD) on 1 December 2016. This year’s theme “Hands Up for HIV Prevention” was a crucial reminder to some 6,000 civilian staff and uniformed personnel of UNISFA that the world…
UNISFA Force Commander/Acting Head of Mission outlines priorities
The Force Commander /Acting Head of Mission of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Hassen Ebrahim Mussa, announced at a town-hall meeting at the mission’s Headquarters in Abyei that his administration will give top priority to staff welfare, safety…
Abyei Peace is top priority to achieve UNISFA mandate
As part of the continuing processes of the United Nations in fulfilling its mandate in the Abyei region, the Acting Head of Mission / Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Hassen Ebrahim Mussa, met with the Ngok Dinka Community on Friday, 22…
SRSG Spehar joins university students for bi-communal symposium on trust-building
NICOSIA, 15 May 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, made opening remarks at a symposium on trust-building co-organised on 15 May 2017 by the European University Cyprus and UNFICYP. “Trust-building between opposing groups can…
UNMISS promotes peace through sports in schools in Katire Payam
UNMISS promotes peace through sports in schools in Katire Payam The schools in Katire learned how to play volleyball and demonstrated their football skills as the UNMISS field office in Torit donated sports equipment to foster active participation in playing games to promote peace and unity in the…
Côte d'Ivoire: UN chief welcomes country's return to calm after unrest
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the Government of Côte d'Ivoire for restoring security following a mutiny over pay, his spokesperson said. “The Secretary-General welcomes the return to calm in Côte d'Ivoire following the unacceptable acts of violence committed by…