The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is deeply concerned about recent heightened tensions between the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka communities in the southern part of Abyei. UNISFA calls for calm and urges all parties to immediately exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could deepen tensions and threaten the fragile peace and stability prevailing in the area.
UNISFA calls on all communities in Abyei to promote constructive dialogue and resolve any grievances through established peace mechanisms. The mission further calls on the communities to desist from spreading rumours and mis and disinformation that are likely to provoke violence.
“We are fully engaged with all relevant authorities and communities to ensure that the situation does not deteriorate and civilians are protected. We urge all the parties to preserve the peace and stand ready to deescalate tensions and support a peaceful resolution,” said the Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lieutenant General Ganesh Kumar Shrestha. “We have reinforced our presence across the south of Abyei and intensified patrols and engagements with communities to secure the area and protect civilians.
Despite the relative peace and stability enjoyed by the two communities since the April 2025 Ngok and Twic Dinka Peace Conference, the situation in the area has remained fragile. Recent reports of mobilization of armed youths from the two communities have heightened tensions. UNISFA recalls the devastating two-year conflict between the Ngok and Twic Dinka which broke out in 2022 resulted in immense suffering, civilian deaths, massive displacement and the destruction of property on both sides and urges all the parties to ensure a peaceful resolution.
