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UNISFA condemns disinformation about mission’s mandate and activities
Abyei, 7 December 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is deeply concerned that images of peacekeepers are being deliberately misrepresented on social media and in public statements by local authorities in an attempt to undermine the mission’s impartiality and its…
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UNISFA leads commemoration in Abyei
UNISFA celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disability in Abyei on 4 December. The occasion was used to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development. The Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief and Minister of Education who were present at…
UNISFA condemns attacks in Abyei and corrects inaccurate information about peacekeeper fatality.
Abyei, 20 November – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns attacks by a group of armed youths on villages in the area around Angath, Wunpeth, and Korioch yesterday, which resulted in an estimated 27 people killed and 14 injured. Contrary to inaccurate…
UNISFA Successfully Conducts Confidence Building Patrol in Agok, Significantly Contributing to Enhancing Security Amidst Challenging Circumstances
Abyei, 8 October 2023 – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) successfully carried out a Confidence Building Patrol in the general area of Agok on 08 Oct 2023, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Abyei amidst the current challenging…
UNISFA debunks targeted fake news
Abyei, 8 October 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) is concerned by disinformation circulating online and on social media, falsely accusing the mission of arming local youth in the Abyei Box. The false reports alleged that third-party commercial trucks carrying…
UNISFA condemns the fatal incident of sporadic shooting in the Abyei New Market.
Abyei, 03 October 2 023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) strongly condemns the incident of sporadic gun fire leading to death and injury of innocent civilians at the New Abyei Market. On 29 September 2023, at about 1920 hours, sporadic gun fire was heard inside the…
UNISFA UNPOL Women Network Launched in Abyei
Abyei, 22 June 2023 – UNISFA UNPOL Women Network (UUWN) has been inaugurated at the mission’s Headquarters in Abyei. The Network, according to the Ag. Head of Mission/Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, is aligned to contribute to the UNISFA mandate and to raise the capacity of…
Ghanaian peacekeeper selected as United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2022
New York, 22 May 2023 - A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei ( UNISFA ) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Captain Cecilia Erzuah, 32, who has served in Abyei since March 2022 as the Commander of the…
UNISFA welcomes outcome of the Ngok and Twic Peace Conference in Wau
Abyei, 20 April 2023 - The United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei UNISFA welcomes efforts by the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka communities to find a peaceful resolution to the intercommunal violence that has threatened the peace and security in the southern part of the Abyei Box and northern…
UNISFA, IOM, FAO and Concordis Broker Peace Agreement between Ngok Dinkas and Misseriyas in the Abyei Box.
Abyei, 23 March 2023 – UNISFA, IOM, FAO and Concordis International brokered a peace agreement between the Ngok Dinkas and Misseriyas of the disputed Abyei Box that lies between the borders of Sudan and South Sudan in a 4-day engagement in Todach from 20-23 March 2023. The 4-Day conference, which is…