01 Aug 12 - UNAMID deputy chief inaugurates development projects in North Darfur
1 August 2012 - Hundreds of men, women and school children took part today in the launch of six quick impact projects (QIPs) implemented by UNAMID’s peacekeepers in Kuma Garadayat village, located around 85 kilometres northwest of El Fasher in North Darfur. The facilities are intended to improve the…
06 Aug 12 - UNAMID deeply concerned over violence in North Darfur
El Fasher, 6 August 2012 - The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) leadership expresses its deep concern over the spread of violence and attacks against civilian population in Kutum, North Darfur. The series of incidents began on 1 August when the Commissioner of the district…
False information concerning armed robbery in South Darfur
6 August 2012 - The Mission reports that stories published by some Sudanese media outlets stating that UNAMID was robbed of money in South Darfur are incorrect. The armed robbery of a Bank of Khartoum vehicle, which occurred on 5 August in Nyala, in fact involved the theft of an undisclosed amount…
09 Aug 12 - Medical assistance provided to those affected by recent attacks in North Darfur
Fatma Abdarraman, a woman from the Kassab camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kutum, North Darfur, is assisted by doctors, who attend to several leg injuries. Photo by Albert González Farran Kutum, 9 August 2012 – The African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in…
12 Aug 12 - UNAMID peacekeeper killed in line of duty in South Darfur
Nyala, 12 August 2012 - A peacekeeper with the African Union - United Nations Mission (UNAMID) was today killed and another injured while performing their duty of protecting civilians in Nyala, South Darfur. The peacekeeper, from Bangladesh's Formed Police Unit, lost his life at approximately 3:15 a…
13 Aug 12 - Security paramount to IDP returns in North Darfur
Kutum, 13 August 2012 - Security concerns were among several issues discussed on 12 August during a meeting between UNAMID Force Commander Lt Gen Patrick Nyamvumba and leaders from Kassab internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Kutum, North Darfur. Lt. Gen. Nyamvumba met with community leaders…
Viewpoint
Protection of Civilians: Lessons from Darfur Darfur is one of the first situations in which the diplomatic communities have invoked the “responsibility to protect” concept as an aspect of the Protection of Civilians doctrine. By Oriano Micaletti During his tenure, former United Nations Secretary…
Interview
A Conversation with Ibrahim Gambari On 10 July 2012, in a lengthy conversation at UNAMID headquarters in El Fasher, Ibrahim Gambari talked with Voices of Darfur about his role as Joint Special Representative, the challenges he has faced and the prospects of a renewed Darfur peace process. By…
Community
Darfur’s Traditional Healing Practices Islamic principles, deriving from Koranic verses, influence the practices of Darfur’s traditional healers, who craft special items designed to offer protection from all manner of harm. By Rania Abdulrahman & Sharon Lukunka Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad sits on a mat…
Health
Stopping the Silent Killer: Efforts to Address HIV/AIDS in Darfur UNAMID’s HIV/AIDS Unit works to provide Darfuris with greater access to information and medical care designed to help protect them from the spread of the disease. By Abdullahi Shuaibu HIV/AIDS interventions in peacekeeping operations…
Viewpoint
The Backbone of Darfur’s Peace Agreement Chapter VI of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur deals with the permanent ceasefire and final security arrangements. Arguably, it is the most important chapter of the Document. By Patrick Nyamvumba, UNAMID Force Commander On 14 July 2011, the Doha Document…
Civil Affairs
Easing Tensions Between Pastoralists and Farmers Conflict between nomadic pastoralists and settled farmers not only has slowed the pace of Darfur’s economy, but also has created an impact on the security situation across the region. By Emadeldin Rijal Darfur’s pastoralists and farmers represent two…