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ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE, UNISFA RECOMMITS TO PEACE IN ABYEI

The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei.

21 Sep 2025

UNISFA Efforts to Respond to Abyei Cholera Outbreak

Cholera cases continue to rise in Abyei and Kadugli, prompting UNISFA peacekeepers to launch health-focused initiatives across the mission’s Area of Operation.

19 Aug 2025

Twic and Ngok Dinka Youth Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace

18 Aug 2025

Maj Gen Affram Leads UNISFA Delegation on Operational Tour of Sector North and South

Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj Gen Robert Affram, led a delegation from Mission Headquarters on an operational visit to Sector South and Sector North.

06 Aug 2025

UNISFA supports efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore calm in Amiet Market

Abyei, 23 July 2025 – Joint efforts between the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and local leaders have helped to de-escalate tensions between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities of Abyei.

23 Jul 2025

Interview with outgoing Police Commissioner Violet Nasambu Lusala

Q: Commissioner Lusala, thank you for speaking with us. As you end your assignment with UNISFA, how would you describe your four-year experience with the mission?

17 Jul 2025

UNISFA supports Abyei infrastructure

As part of its continued engagement with the Abyei community, UNISFA has supported several key infrastructure developments across Abyei.

17 Jul 2025

UNPOL Launces farming project at the Abyei detention facility

UNPOL launches farming project at the Abyei detention facility

14 Jul 2025

Peacekeepers Serving in Abyei to Receive Top United Nations Military and Police Awards

New York, 27 May 2025 – The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the

27 May 2025

CHINA QRF Medal parade honors UNISFA peacekeepers

UNISFA held prestigious Medal Parade to honor the dedication and service of its peacekeepers. The CHINA Quick Reaction Force conducted the medal ceremony on 12 March 2025.

12 Mar 2025

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 cess

15 Apr 2025

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 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

Promoting Mine Awareness and Peace Through Art

In a powerful blend of education and creativity, the UNISFA, marked the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with a week-long initiative promoting peace through art.

15 Apr 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

Abyei: between two conflicts, a suspended peace

Under the dark clouds of neighboring conflicts, Abyei remains a forgotten territory. In this fertile and oil-rich strip of land, nestled between war-torn Sudan and an increasingly unstable South Sudan, the United Nations is trying to prevent an escalation.

05 Nov 2025