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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…
On 13 March, UNISFA celebrated International Women’s Day at the mission headquarters to highlight the contributions of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers to its mandate implementation. A women’s walk kicked off the event…
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. Acting HoM/FC Maj Gen Robert Affram presided over the…
On 8 March, UNISFA in conjunction with the Abyei Women’s Union commemorated the International Women’s Day in Abyei. The celebration which had the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment” was attended…
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 UNISFA mandate and stability in the area…
UNISFA, in collaboration with Concordis International, recently held a workshop to strengthen community law and order mechanisms among Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. Some 80 participants from the two communities, the…
In a significant step towards to boost the Community Protection Committee (CPC) and the Joint Protection Committee (JPC) mechanism UNPOL officially launched uniforms identification cars for the CPC and JPC member in the…
Some 42 Abyei firefighters, including 26 women, participated in a fire safety training at the mission headquarters on 21 January. The training, organized by UNPOL in collaboration with UNMAS and the Security Section, aimed to…
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…
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 and call…
On 24 October, the UN in Abyei marked the 79th United Nations Day with a commemorative ceremony at the mission headquarters The event was attended by representatives of the Juba-appointed Administration, traditional leaders…
12 October - A commemorative event to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child was organised in Abyei on 11 October. Local leaders and partners stressed the urgent need to double efforts to support girls'…