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Creating alternative policing in the absence of Abyei Police Services

To fulfill its mandate and as enshrined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2416 (2018) requesting the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) within its existing capabilities and resources to create and strengthen the capacities of Community Protection Committees (CPCs), the U

30 May 2018

UNISFA holds workshop on customary law, peacebuilding and human rights for Misseriya

A two-day workshop on ‘Customary Law, Peace Building and Human Rights’ for Misseriya customary law judges, youth union members, community leaders, and members of the Peace Committee members, school representatives and NGOs, was held between 8 and 9 May 2018 at the operations base of the United Na

26 May 2018

UN Security Council renews mandate of UNISFA

The Security Council on 15 May 2018 decided to extend, for six months, mandates of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) relating to the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians, among others, while also underlining that its tasks relating to the

16 May 2018

New UNISFA Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander arrives in Abyei

The new United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander (acting HOM and FC) Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu arrived in Abyei on 15 May 2018 to assume his duties.

16 May 2018

More than 500 gather in Agok for traffic safety campaign

With the increase of road accidents reported in the Abyei area, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) UN Police (UNPOL) emphasizes the importance of carrying out more road traffic safety awareness campaigns to reach out to more communities

13 Apr 2018

UNISFA reflects on the Rwanda genocide

On 9 April 2018, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) uniformed personnel and civilian staff reflected on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda with a walk, messages of reconciliation and lighting of candles signifying hope that the incident will never happen again

09 Apr 2018

Secretary-General appoints Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu as Force Commander for the UNISFA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Gebre Adhana Woldezgu of Ethiopia as his new Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

06 Apr 2018

Abyei celebrates mine awareness day

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) commemorated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action in Abyei echoing this year’s theme “Advancing protection, peace and development” among peacekeepers w

04 Apr 2018

Marking of two corridors on SDBZ completed

The African Union Border Programme Technical Team (AUBP-TT) together with the Joint Technical Border Corridor Committee (JTBCC), with support from the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) complete

28 Mar 2018

UNISFA celebrates International Women’s Day

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) celebrated the International Women’s Day in the Abyei Area with multiple events engaging the communities and mission staff, and showcasing the resilience of women.

20 Mar 2018

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