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USG Lacroix visits Abyei Amid UN Peacekeeping Funding Shortfalls
Abyei, 18 October 2025 – On 16 October, the Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visited Abyei to discuss with the administration and Ngok Dinka traditional leadership the impact of the…
UNISFA supports efforts to de-escalate tensions, restore calm in Amiet Market
Abyei, 23 July 2025 – Joint efforts between the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and local leaders have helped to de-escalate tensions between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities of Abyei. On 21 and 22 July…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Women Establish Joint Women’s Committee
Abyei, 9 June 2025 – A Joint Women’s Committee comprising of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya women has been established, marking a significant step in shaping the agenda towards inclusive peace and security in Abyei. The women…
Post-Migration Conference Reaffirms Commitment to Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Peaceful Coexistence
Abyei, 9 June 2025 - The leaders of the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya three migration corridors and the Joint Community Peace Committee have signed a joint communique reiterating their commitment to peaceful coexistence and to…
Peacekeepers Serving in Abyei to Receive Top United Nations Military and Police Awards
New York, 27 May 2025 – The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award. Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana will…
Security Council Press Statement on UNISFA detention, abduction and looting by RSF
The members of the Security Council unequivocally condemned the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) February 28 detention of over 60 UN peacekeepers, armed abduction of eight civilian personnel and looting of a United Nations Interim…
Transcript of Press Briefing by the UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson _ USG Trip to Sudan, Abyei & South Sudan
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, our Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, wrapped up his trip to Sudan, Abyei and South Sudan. In South Sudan, he met President Salva Kiir earlier today. Wrapping up his visit, and speaking to the…
UNISFA condemns carjacking of its vehicles in northern Abyei
Abyei, 14 February 2025 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the recent carjacking incidents by unidentified gunmen targeting its personnel and contractors in northern Abyei. In the…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya leaders pledge peaceful migration season
Abyei, 14 December2024 - The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities from the Western, Eastern and Central corridors of Abyei on 12 December signed an agreement to ensure a peaceful migration season. The agreement was signed at…
UNISFA statement on video of its peacekeepers
Abyei, 12 December 2024 - The attention of the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has been drawn to a video circulating online alleging that its peacekeepers interacted with members of the Sudan Rapid Support…