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Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Commit to Peaceful Coexistence as Abyei Post Migration Ends

The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities have pledged to foster to peaceful farming, grazing, and stronger inter-communal ties bonds at the end of the just concluded Post Migration Conference in Noong. The two com

17 May 2024

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.

16 Jan 2023

UNISFA Peacekeepers assist Flood-Affected Communities in Abyei

In the wake of heavy rainfall that has resulted in flooding in Abyei, and left communities in urgent need of assistance, UNISFA peacekeepers are stepping up to provided much needed support.

02 Oct 2024

Abyei workshop for people with disability champions inclusion

10 September - The Abyei Youth Union and the Persons with Disabilities Union (PwDU) held a workshop to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Abye

02 Oct 2024

Abyei Champions Girls Rights on International Day of the Girl Child

12 October - A commemorative event to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child was organised in Abyei on 11 October.

12 Oct 2024

UNISFA sensitizes JCPC and Peace Actors on Mission’s Mandate

On 17 September, a UNISFA team comprising of the Civil Liaison and Public Information Offices, conducted a sensitization session for members of the Joint Community Peace Committee (JCPC), Joint Court, and Joint Protection Committee (JPC).

17 Sep 2024

Commemorating UN Day in Abyei, Strengthening Partnerships for Peace and Security

On 24 October, the UN in Abyei marked the 79th United Nations Day with a commemorative ceremony at the mission headquarters The event was attended by representatives of the Juba-appointed Administration, traditional leaders, local community, UNI

24 Oct 2024

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2760 (2024)

The Security Council on 14 November decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 November 2025 to maintain the Force’s authorized troop and police ceilings

14 Nov 2024

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.

21 Nov 2024

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.

23 Jan 2025

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 UN

24 Feb 2025

مجلس الأمن بشأن احتجاز واختطاف ونهب القوات التابعه لليونسفا من قبل قوات الدعم السريع

أدان أعضاء مجلس الأمن بشدة احتجاز قوات الدعم السريع في 28 فبراير/شباط لأكثر من 60 من قوات حفظ السلام التابعة للأمم المتحدة، واختطاف ثمانية مدنيين مسلحين، ونهب قافلة لوجستية تابعة لقوة الأمم المتحدة الأمنية المؤقتة لأبيي (اليونيسفا) مكونة من ثماني مركبات و280 ألف

17 Mar 2025

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 F

17 Mar 2025

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.

13 Mar 2025