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  • Ngok Dinka and Misseriya peace conference
  • UNISFA new FC/Ag HoM, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema meets with Misseriya traditional...
  • Acting Head of Office and Force Commander tours UNISFA AOR
  • UNISFA’s presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to Abyei Ministry of Health
  • Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Sudan: A rejoinder
  • Ngok Dinka Women in Abyei Call for Global Ceasefire in Solidarity with the United Nations Secretary...
  • UNISFA condemns the armed attack on Mabok village
  • Inter-community meetings between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya
  • UNISFA takes specific measures to combat and prevent spread of COVID-19
  • UNISFA launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Abyei and Diffra
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

A significant portion of the 500 shops at Amiet Peace Market went up in flames on 8 February. Hundreds of tonnes of food, in a region that already faces acute food insecurity, were destroyed. The incident has left several people homeless and devasted the lives. Majority of the people in Abyei depend on the market for their livelihood and as a hub for trade between Sudan and South Sudan.

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
Acting Head of Office and Force Commander tours UNISFA AOR

UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema, recently undertook a familiarization tour of Battalion Headquarters and Team Site locations within UNISFA area of responsibility (AOR) to assess the operational and welfare needs of the troops.  He was acc

04 Sep 2020
‘Unique opportunity’ to resolve border dispute between Sudan, South Sudan

Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan “have never been closer” to reaching a sustainable peace with each other, and their own internal armed opposition groups, the head of UN peacekeeping told the Security Council on Thursday.

25 Oct 2019
Maj. General Kefyalew Made Tessema on 1 November, handed over to local authorities sections of the newly renovated Ameth-Bek Abyei Referral Hospital. Renovations of the Midwife and Nursing training centre, kitchen and western wing, were done by UNIFSA and ACAD, a local implementing partners as part of Quick Impact projects.
Maj. General Kfyalew Amde Tessema on 1 Nov 2020, handed over a section of newly renovated Ameth-Bek Abyei Referral Hospital
UNISFA’s presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to Abyei Ministry of Health

UNISFA’s Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Mehari Gebremariam, presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to the new Juba Appointed Chief Administrator. The gift of the vehicle is part of the Mission’s overall s

21 Jul 2020
UNISFA observes International Day of Peace in Abyei

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) today in Abyei joined the United Nations family globally to observe the International Day of Peace under the theme Climate Change for Peace.

24 Sep 2019
UNISFA new FC/Ag HoM, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema meets with Misseriya traditional leadership In Diffra

UNISFA’s new Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema, recently met with senior traditional leaders of the Misseriya community led by Nazar Muktar Babo Nimir in Diffra.  Photo Daniel Adekera/Major Tsegaye

20 Sep 2020
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
UNISFA pays tribute to victims of terrorism

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) yesterday in Abyei joined the United Nations family globally to observe the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism and participated observance of the global minute of silence in honour of Victims of terrori

22 Aug 2019
Participants of the fair trial workshop
Fair trial workshop held in Rumajak

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) held a Fair Trial Workshop at the operational base of UNISFA in Rumajak, Abyei area on 1-2 August 2019.

05 Aug 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.

New JBVMM Chief visits Abyei area

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
Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj. General Kefyalew Amde Tessema 19 November, led a delegation of UNISFA senior officials to condole with Paramount Chief for Ngok Dinka, Bulabek Deng Kuol and his family, following the untimely death of his mother.
UNISFA acting HOM/FC led senior officials to condole with Paramount Chief for Ngok Dinka

To kick-start the new year, acting HOM/Force Commander Major General Kefyalew, led a delegation of senior officials on a four-day tour of all the battalions in the UNISFA Area of Responsibility - to assess the readiness of troops. The delegation was briefed by the battalion commanders about their operations and the security situation in the AO.

UNISFA and local authorities organised the Traditional Leaders Conference in Todach on 16 and 17 December 2020. Ngok Dinka and Misseriya leaders attended the meeting. Although the meeting did not end with the anticipated written agreement, both sides reiterated their commitment to support UNISFA in its effort to fulfil its mandate fail

UNISFA officials are on standby to ensure compliance with Covid19 measures particularly among new arrivals in the mission area.

Women and youth representatives at the Aweil Conference have called on their leaders to put aside their differences and embrace peace. They decried the continued violence and criminality in Abyei Area saying that they are the most impacted. They appealed to the leaders to conclude the conference with a resolution ensuring the inclusion and participation of women and youth in all future peace processes and negotiations.

Ngok Dinka and Misseriya peace conference

The four-day peace conference between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya in Aweil (22-25 Feb), is addressing critical issues affecting the two communities that hinder peaceful coexistence. Among the issues are curbing of acts of criminality in Abyei Area and resolving of disagreements.

24 Feb 2021
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Women and youth representatives at the Aweil Conference have called on their leaders to put aside their differences and embrace peace. They decried the continued violence and criminality in Abyei Area saying that they are the most impacted. They appealed to the leaders to conclude the conference with a resolution ensuring the inclusion and participation of women and youth in all future peace processes and negotiations.

Ngok Dinka and Misseriya peace conference

The four-day peace conference between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya in Aweil (22-25 Feb), is addressing critical issues affecting the two communities that hinder peaceful coexistence. Among the issues are curbing of acts of criminality in Abyei Area and resolving of disagreements.

24 Feb 2021
UNISFA new FC/Ag HoM, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema meets with Misseriya traditional leadership In Diffra

UNISFA’s new Force Commander and Acting Head of Mission, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema, recently met with senior traditional leaders of the Misseriya community led by Nazar Muktar Babo Nimir in Diffra.  Photo Daniel Adekera/Major Tsegaye

20 Sep 2020
Acting Head of Office and Force Commander tours UNISFA AOR

UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Kefyalew Amde Tessema, recently undertook a familiarization tour of Battalion Headquarters and Team Site locations within UNISFA area of responsibility (AOR) to assess the operational and welfare needs of the troops.  He was acc

04 Sep 2020
UNISFA’s presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to Abyei Ministry of Health

UNISFA’s Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Mehari Gebremariam, presents the key of a Toyota Landcruiser to the new Juba Appointed Chief Administrator. The gift of the vehicle is part of the Mission’s overall s

21 Jul 2020
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