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Participants of the Open Day on the UN SC resolution 1325 in Malha, North Darfur. Photo by Sojoud Elgarrai El Fasher, 11 October 2012 – The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the Ministries of Social Affairs and the Wali’s (Governor) Advisors on Women…

Representatives of the Government of Sudan (foreground) face representatives of the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) at the meeting of the Joint Commission. Photo by Albert González Farran 1. The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) Joint Commission held its second meeting on 15 October…

Opening remarks to the Joint Commission as delivered by Ms. Aichatou Mindaoudou, Acting Joint Special Representative of the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and Acting Joint Chief Mediator ad interim Khartoum, Sudan, 15 October 2012 Members and Observers of the Joint…

El Fasher, 17 October 2012 – One African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) peacekeeper died and three others were injured in an ambush that took place at 10.00 a.m. on 17 October, approximately 10 kilometres from Hashaba North, North Darfur. The incident occurred while a UNAMID…

Participants of the workshop during an afternoon session. Photo by Albert González Farran El Fasher, 18 October 2012 – In a one-day workshop on Wednesday hosted by the Geneva-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, with logistical support from the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur…

Doha, 22 October 2012 - H.E. Mr. Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for the Council of Ministers Affairs, and H.E. Ms. Aichatou S. Mindaoudou, Acting AU/UN Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur, issued the following statement: A delegation from the Government of…

El Fasher, 24 October 2012 – The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), UN agencies and the people of Darfur gathered at El Fasher stadium in North Darfur to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the UN with cultural dances, peace songs, a military parade and exhibitions to promote…

UNAMID Acting Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator a.i., Aïchatou Mindaoudou, met with the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, 24 October. Addis Ababa, 25 October 2012 - UNAMID Acting Joint Special Representative and…

As we mark the Eid Al-Adha, on behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish the Government of Sudan, the Darfur Regional Authority and the people of Darfur a peaceful and joyous Eid. As we celebrate this year's festivity, let us honour the contributions of all individuals who…

El Fasher, 3 November 2012 – The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) received reports of an alleged attack on civilians that resulted in fatalities, an abduction of a civilian and widespread population displacement. The attack reportedly took place on 2 November in Sigili…

El Fasher, 7 November 2012 - On 6 November, UNAMID deployed a civilian-military team to Sigili and Abu Delek areas, southeast of El Fasher, North Darfur, to verify recent reports of alleged violence. The team found Sigili village completely deserted, with apparent signs of an abrupt departure. It…

Ameerah Haq visits a Darfuri patient in the UNAMID hospital run by the Mongolian contingent. Photo by Albert González Farran. El Fasher, 08 November 2012 –The Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Field Support (USG–DFS), Ameerah Haq, concluded a working visit to the African Union-United…