JSR first Press conference in Khartoum
06 July 2010 - The Joint AU-UN Special Representative (JSR) of the Joint African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Professor Ibrahim Gambari, held his first official Press Conference at the Rotana Hotel in…
Conflict resolution workshop in West Darfur
28 June 2010 - UNAMID began today a three-day workshop on “Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation, Negotiation and Mediation” for 100 native administrators and members of the Zalingei Peaceful Coexistence Committee. The workshop…
Gender-based violence workshop for Zalingei law enforcement officers
27 June 2010 - UNAMID today began a four-day training workshop on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for 35 Corrections Staff and Sudanese Police personnel in Zalingei, West Darfur. The workshop aims at enhancing the…
22 June Security situation update
Two German nationals from Technisches Hilfswerk (THW), a German relief organization, were reported kidnapped last night from their residence in Nyala, South Darfur. No other details are known at this time. Meanwhile, it has…
20 June Security situation update
UNAMID patrols report that an estimated 40 people were killed and 10 injured in fighting on 19 June between the Aballa and Baggara tribes in the areas of Urdi and Kenkoule, close to Garsilla town, 80 km Southwest of Zalingei…
17 June Security situation update
A UNAMID team confirmed yesterday a build-up of Rizeigat/Nouaiba and Misseriya tribes on the outskirts of the town of Zalingei, West Darfur. The groups were reported to have dispersed today following the arrival of Sudanese…
16 June security situation update
UNAMID confirms ongoing clashes southwest of the town of Zalingei in West Darfur. UNAMID reports indicate that the fighting began yesterday morning between the Misserya and Mahadi tribes in Taringa village, located…
Open Day on UNSCR 1325 brings women’s concerns to forefront
07 June 2010 -– In recognition of the upcoming 10th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, UNAMID today sponsored “Open Day” in El Fasher, North…
UNAMID remembers, celebrates Peacekeepers
30 May 2010 -- To honor those who have fallen and those who continue to serve in the cause of peace, UNAMID took part today in marking the eighth annual International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at its headquarters in…
UNAMID marks day of United Nations peacekeepers
27 May 2010 -- The eighth annual International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be observed on 29 May 2010—a particularly somber occasion due to the heavy loss of life of peacekeepers in Haiti and elsewhere earlier…
DJSR Yonis meets Sudanese Minister of Interior
26 May 2010 -- UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) Mohamed Yonis met today with the Sudanese Minister of Interior, Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamid. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between UNAMID and Government…
UNAMID organizes women groups in North Darfur for UNSCR (1325)
26 May 2010 -- UNAMID’s Gender Advisory Unit has began mobilizing women representatives in North Darfur Civil Society organizations to participate in the preparatory meeting for the upcoming open day on the 10th Anniversary…