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Brig. Gen. Gebremikael Beyene who took over as Chief of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) arrived in Abyei on 11 June 2019 to conduct a week-long familiarisation visit.

20 Jun 2019

Conduct and Discipline Team continues to implement the three-pronged strategy to address misconduct through prevention, enforcement of the UN Standards of Conduct, and remedial action.

1900 receive UN peace medals

About 1900 men and women of Ethiopia’s 19th Battalion, Multi Role Logistics Unit, Light Field Engineering, Quick Reaction Force, Aviation Utility Unit, Tank and Artillery Companies, Liaison Officers, as well as Military Staff Officers and Military Observers from different countries ser

27 Feb 2019

Abyei Community pays condolence visit to UNISFA over loss of peacekeepers

Members of the Abyei community led by the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief, Mr.

11 Feb 2019

SSAFE training held in Abyei

A total of 24 participants completed the three-day Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) Training conducted in Abyei from 09 to 12 September 2018.

03 Oct 2018

Pre-migration conference of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya held

A three-day pre-migration conference organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Food and Agriculture Organization (

20 Mar 2018

New UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander arrives in Abyei

The new United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander (acting HOM and FC) Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu arrived in Abyei on 15 May 2018 to assume his duties.

16 May 2018

UN Assistant Secretary General for Rule of Law ends two-day field visit to UNISFA

The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Rule of Law, and Security Institutions, Mr. Alexander Zouev, accompanied by the Police Adviser, Mr. Luis Carrilho, today concluded a two-day field visit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

08 Aug 2018

More than 500 gather in Agok for traffic safety campaign

With the increase of road accidents reported in the Abyei area, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) UN Police (UNPOL) emphasizes the importance of carrying out more road traffic safety awareness campaigns to reach out to more communities

13 Apr 2018

Ngok Dinka traditional leaders applaud United Nations

The traditional leaders of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms of Abyei have commended the United Nations for the proposed reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and for once again bringing the Abyei issue to the front burner.

27 Sep 2018

UNISFA launches road traffic safety awareness campaign

In response to the increasing road traffic accidents in Abyei area which have resulted to injuries and deaths, the Road Traffic Safety campaign was launched on 18 February 2018 at Amiet common market by the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)

21 Feb 2018

UN Under-Secretary General DFS ends two-day visit to UNISFA

The United Nations Under-Secretary General (USG) for Field Support, Mr. Atul Khare, has concluded a two-day working visit to Abyei, the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Mr.

30 Jul 2018

UNISFA hosts a joint Misseriya-Dinka post-migration conference

A joint Dinka-Misseriya post-migration conference jointly organized by FAO, IOM, and UNISFA just ended at Todach, 20 kilometers north of Abyei town.

05 Jul 2018

More peacekeepers receive UN Peace Medals

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) showed its appreciation to gallant officers, men and women of Ethiopia’s 16th Motorized Battalion, Level 2 Hospital Unit and the Quick Reaction Force along with Military Staff Officers and Military Observers of various nationalities who

20 Feb 2018

Marking of two corridors on SDBZ completed

The African Union Border Programme Technical Team (AUBP-TT) together with the Joint Technical Border Corridor Committee (JTBCC), with support from the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) complete

28 Mar 2018

Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council

Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the UN’s focus on maintaining law and ord

21 Sep 2018

Abyei celebrates mine awareness day

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) commemorated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action in Abyei echoing this year’s theme “Advancing protection, peace and development” among peacekeepers w

04 Apr 2018

UN recognizes peacekeeping efforts of troops in Diffra

Around 860 men and women peacekeepers from the 17th Motorized Battalion of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) received the United Nations Medal Awards in recognition of their tireless service and sacrifice to support peace efforts and to maintain security in A

18 Feb 2018

UNISFA reflects on the Rwanda genocide

On 9 April 2018, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) uniformed personnel and civilian staff reflected on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda with a walk, messages of reconciliation and lighting of candles signifying hope that the incident will never happen again

09 Apr 2018

Sensitizing Abyei women on gender issues

UNISFA recently conducted a workshop to raise awareness on gender issues affecting women within the Abyei community.

05 Jul 2018

UNISFA celebrates International Women’s Day

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) celebrated the International Women’s Day in the Abyei Area with multiple events engaging the communities and mission staff, and showcasing the resilience of women.

20 Mar 2018

UNISFA undertakes preliminary action for Police Reform and Restructuring in Abyei

In accordance with its mandate, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police Component has been engaging the Community Protection Committees (CPCs) and the Joint Peace Committees (JPCs) in the maintenance of law and order in the Abyei Area through the provisi

19 Feb 2018

UNISFA Force Commander inspects projects in Abyei Town

United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Gebre Wolzdegu, last Thursday, visited the Abyei Hospital which is renovated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with funds from t

26 Sep 2018

UNISFA observes UN Peacekeepers Day

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers with several activities focused on thanking the UN Peacekeepers serving in Abyei area, as well as honor those who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations.

05 Jul 2018

UNISFA conducts the 7th round of SSAFE training

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) held a three-day Security’s Safe and Secure Approach to the Field Environment (SSAFE) training between 20 and 22 May 2019 in Abyei with Eighteen (18) participants in attendance.

02 Jun 2019

Strengthening women’s participation in peace and conflict resolution processes in Abyei

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its Gender Advisory Team conducted a training on basic gender and human rights concepts, women’s rights, and women, peace and security as well as the critical role of women’s participation in reconciliation processes and conflic

04 Jun 2019