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  • Creating alternative policing in the absence of Abyei Police Services
  • UNISFA holds workshop on customary law, peacebuilding and human rights for Misseriya
  • UN Security Council renews mandate of UNISFA
  • New UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander arrives in Abyei
  • More than 500 gather in Agok for traffic safety campaign
  • UNISFA reflects on the Rwanda genocide
  • Secretary-General appoints Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu as Force Commander for the UNISFA
  • Abyei celebrates mine awareness day
  • Marking of two corridors on SDBZ completed
  • UNISFA celebrates International Women’s Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Creating alternative policing in the absence of Abyei Police Services

To fulfill its mandate and as enshrined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2416 (2018) requesting the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) within its existing capabilities and resources to create and strengthen the capacities of Community Protection Committees (CPCs), the U

30 May 2018
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Creating alternative policing in the absence of Abyei Police Services

To fulfill its mandate and as enshrined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2416 (2018) requesting the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) within its existing capabilities and resources to create and strengthen the capacities of Community Protection Committees (CPCs), the U

30 May 2018
UNISFA holds workshop on customary law, peacebuilding and human rights for Misseriya

A two-day workshop on ‘Customary Law, Peace Building and Human Rights’ for Misseriya customary law judges, youth union members, community leaders, and members of the Peace Committee members, school representatives and NGOs, was held between 8 and 9 May 2018 at the operations base of the United Na

26 May 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
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
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16 May 2018

  • UN Security Council renews mandate of UNISFA

06 Apr 2018

  • Secretary-General appoints Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu as Force Commander for the...

21 Feb 2018

  • UNISFA bows to pressure, fires engineering department head: A rejoinder
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  • The Beacon | Jan - Feb 2018
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  • UNMAS Newsletter | April 2017
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