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On a visit to Abyei, USG Christian Saunders calls for strong leadership to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.

The Under Secretary General (USG), Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Christian Saunders, has stressed the crucial role of leadership in effectively combating sexual

10 Aug 2023
Abyei Unites in Observance of Human Rights Day

As part of activities to commemorate this year’s Human Rights Day, UNISFA in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, organized a ceremony to observe the Human Rights Day.

11 Dec 2023
Ag. Head of Mission/Force Commander Engages with Ngok Dinka Leadership

The Acting HoM/FC, Maj Gen Benjamin Sawyerr, and a section of the Mission Leadership Team, held a meeting with the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and other Chiefs at the Paramount Chief’s residence in Abyei.

27 Dec 2023
Vietnamese peacekeepers hand over boat to Mijak Community

On 30 November, peacekeepers from the Vietnamese Engineering Company handed over a fully repaired boat to the Mijak Community. The Commissioner of Mijak County, Mr. Luar Mayol Deng, and Chief of Mijak, Mr.

30 Dec 2023
UNISFA Marks International Volunteers Day with Fruit Orchard Planting

In commemoration of this year’s International Volunteers Day themed "If Everyone Did," UNVs serving with UNISFA came together on 2 December to create a fruit orchard at the Mission Headquarters.  The event involved the participation of civilian

02 Dec 2023
General Birame Diop Engages with UNISFA Military Units and Local Communities in Abyei Visit

From 24 to 26 October 2023, General Birame Diop the Military Adviser. Department of Peace Operations (DPO) paid a visit to UNISFA and interacted with the representatives of the Abyei administration and mission leadership team.

26 Oct 2023
Strengthening the Ngok Dinka Traditional Justice System

In a significant step towards boosting the Ngok Dinka Traditional Justice System, UNISFA, in collaboration the Abyei Ministry for Local Government and Law Enforcement, organized a one-day workshop on 15 December,

15 Jan 2023
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 bolsters joint patrols and community engagement in southern Abyei, amid security concerns

UNISFA troops from Ghanbatt, Indbatt and Pakbatt have intensified joint patrols and community engagement in areas in southern Abyei in efforts to restore peace and security in the area which has experienced an increase in conflict

10 Jan 2024
High-level Engagement: UNISFA Delegation Visits Juba

A four-day high level visit to Juba, led by the Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, took place from 8 to 11 January 2024.

12 Jan 2024
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High-level Engagement: UNISFA Delegation Visits Juba

A four-day high level visit to Juba, led by the Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, took place from 8 to 11 January 2024.

12 Jan 2024
UNISFA bolsters joint patrols and community engagement in southern Abyei, amid security concerns

UNISFA troops from Ghanbatt, Indbatt and Pakbatt have intensified joint patrols and community engagement in areas in southern Abyei in efforts to restore peace and security in the area which has experienced an increase in conflict

10 Jan 2024
Vietnamese peacekeepers hand over boat to Mijak Community

On 30 November, peacekeepers from the Vietnamese Engineering Company handed over a fully repaired boat to the Mijak Community. The Commissioner of Mijak County, Mr. Luar Mayol Deng, and Chief of Mijak, Mr.

30 Dec 2023
Ag. Head of Mission/Force Commander Engages with Ngok Dinka Leadership

The Acting HoM/FC, Maj Gen Benjamin Sawyerr, and a section of the Mission Leadership Team, held a meeting with the Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and other Chiefs at the Paramount Chief’s residence in Abyei.

27 Dec 2023
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05 Feb 2024

  • UNISFA condemns attacks on civilians and peacekeepers, calls for immediate end to...

29 Jan 2024

  • UNISFA condemns continuing violence that has led to the death of a second peacekeeper,...

27 Jan 2024

  • UNISFA condemns attacks on civilians and killing of a peacekeeper
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  • Controling airs - by  Meron Tefera
  • Embrace journey - by Paul Waithaka
  • I would do it again - by Angelique Muhawenimana
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