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A total of 24 participants completed the three-day Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) Training conducted in Abyei from 09 to 12 September 2018.

03 Oct 2018

Ngok Dinka traditional leaders applaud United Nations

The traditional leaders of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms of Abyei have commended the United Nations for the proposed reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and for once again bringing the Abyei issue to the front burner.

27 Sep 2018

UNISFA Force Commander inspects projects in Abyei Town

United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Gebre Wolzdegu, last Thursday, visited the Abyei Hospital which is renovated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with funds from t

26 Sep 2018

Adjust UN force in Abyei to current realities, peacekeeping chief urges Security Council

Amidst an increase in criminal activity in the Abyei area, which is contested by Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations top peacekeeping official on Thursday called for deployment of additional police units, to enhance the UN’s focus on maintaining law and ord

21 Sep 2018

UN Assistant Secretary General for Rule of Law ends two-day field visit to UNISFA

The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Rule of Law, and Security Institutions, Mr. Alexander Zouev, accompanied by the Police Adviser, Mr. Luis Carrilho, today concluded a two-day field visit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

08 Aug 2018

UNISFA hands-over fully renovated Abyei CPC detention center

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) through its UN Police component handed over a renovated Community Police Committee’s (CPC) detention center.

31 Jul 2018

UN Under-Secretary General DFS ends two-day visit to UNISFA

The United Nations Under-Secretary General (USG) for Field Support, Mr. Atul Khare, has concluded a two-day working visit to Abyei, the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Mr.

30 Jul 2018

UNISFA observes UN Peacekeepers Day

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers with several activities focused on thanking the UN Peacekeepers serving in Abyei area, as well as honor those who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations.

05 Jul 2018