14 June 2012 - United Kingdom delegation assesses UNAMID mandate
An official delegation of the United Kingdom (UK) concluded yesterday a three-day visit to Darfur, during which its members engaged with various African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) components on the work…
UNAMID Chief meets with Human Rights Independent Expert
On 13 June, UNAMID Joint Special Representative Ibrahim Gambari met in Khartoum with Mashood Baderin, the United Nations Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, to discuss the findings of the Independent…
Tripartite Meeting on UNAMID focuses on security, returnees, review of personnel
The security situation, the freedom of UNAMID’s movement, support to the returns of displaced people and the review of the Mission’s uniformed personnel were the main focuses of discussion on the 13th meeting of the…
01 July 2012 - UNAMID Pakistani contingent donates medical supplies to South Darfur teaching hospita
On Sunday, in a display of solidarity with the Darfuri population, UNAMID’s Pakistani contingent donated nine truckloads of drugs and other medical supplies to Nyala Teaching Hospital during a ceremony held at UNAMID’s Nyala…
04 July 2012 - UNAMID continues to support development projects in South Darfur
In its effort to support early recovery and development, UNAMID on Tuesday funded 28 quick impact projects (QIPs) in the areas of education, health, water, women’s development and rule of law. The projects are expected to…
09 July 2012 - Peace, security and early recovery focus of JSR Gambari's visits to Darfur's regions
The head of the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Joint Special Representative (JSR) Ibrahim Gambari, gave peace, security and early recovery and development projects priority as he today wrapped up a…
UN Volunteers bringing water relief to Darfur
Located in the west side of Sudan, Darfur is one of the many African regions affected by desertification, which, combined with a recent history of armed conflict, a high number of internally displaced persons and a very…
17 Jul 12 - UN Country Team, UNAMID pave way for Implementation of Doha Document for Peace in Darfur
Khartoum, 17 July 2012 - The UN Country Team (UNCT) in Sudan and the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) held a joint meeting on 16 July at UNDP Headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, to pave the way for their…
18 Jul 12 - UNAMID-rehabilitated cultural centre inaugurated in El Fasher
18 July 2012 - El Fasher public library and cultural centre was officially inaugurated today after being rehabilitated, equipped and furnished by the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) to create a new…
20 Jul 12 - Message from UNAMID Joint Special Representative on the occasion of Ramadan
On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish to congratulate the people of Darfur, the Darfur Regional Authority and the Government of the Sudan on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan…
22 Jul 12 - UNAMID launches training projects to reduce youth violence
Tawilla, 22 July 2012 – The African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the NGO Plan Sudan, launched today in Tawilla, North Darfur, a series of projects that will teach a new set of…
UNAMID Chief tells UNSC peacekeeping should be complemented by initiatives that advance development
With the establishment of regional institutions in Darfur as part of the Doha political process, it is now critical to launch initiatives that could consolidate peace and persuade communities outside of the peace process to…