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UNISFA bolsters joint patrols and community engagement in southern Abyei, amid security concerns

UNISFA troops from Ghanbatt, Indbatt and Pakbatt have intensified joint patrols and community engagement in areas in southern Abyei in efforts to restore peace and security in the area which has experienced an increase in conflict

10 Jan 2024

Vietnamese peacekeepers hand over boat to Mijak Community

On 30 November, peacekeepers from the Vietnamese Engineering Company handed over a fully repaired boat to the Mijak Community. The Commissioner of Mijak County, Mr. Luar Mayol Deng, and Chief of Mijak, Mr.

30 Dec 2023

Abyei Unites in Observance of Human Rights Day

As part of activities to commemorate this year’s Human Rights Day, UNISFA in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, organized a ceremony to observe the Human Rights Day.

11 Dec 2023

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.

04 Dec 2023

UNISFA delegation Visits Women and Girl Friendly Space in Diffra

On 30 November, Acting HoM/FC Maj Gen Benjamin Sawyerr and the representative of the local administration in Northern Abyei, the led a visit to the UNFPA-run Women and Girl Friendly Space in Diffra.

30 Nov 2023

UNISFA Delegation Engages in Talks during with South Sudanese Officials

A delegation from UNISFA, led by Ag Head of Mission and FC Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, concluded a four-day visit to Juba, South Sudan on 13 November.

13 Nov 2023

Abyei Kicks Off Activities in Observance of International Youth Day.

On August 12th, Abyei's youth, in collaboration with UNISFA, organized the inaugural event to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day.

13 Aug 2023

UNISFA completes construction of water handpump projects in Bokcchop IDP camp and Nhom Akoom Village

On August 8th, UNISFA handed over two fully completed water handpumps, to the Bokchop IDPs Camp and Nhom Akoon Village, during a ceremony held in the two villages.

10 Aug 2023