Several initiatives focusing on environment, agriculture, and youth have been rolled out by the Indian Battalion (INDBATT) in their area of operation in sector center.

After three days of dialogue and deliberation, the annual Ngok Dinka and Misseriya seasonal pre-migration conference concluded on 23 November in Noong, Abyei.

Applause, dust, and relief filled the air as the Abyei people gathered at Banton Bridge on River Kiir's edge.  The bridge that linked families, markets, and UNISFA patrols had largely been broken and was in a state of disrepair for months,