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UNAMID staff unload mattresses and beds for delivery to the hospital in El Daein, East Darfur. Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID.

UNAMID supports hospital in East Darfur

As part of its continuous support to Darfur’s communities, the African Union -United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) presented on 3 December 300 beds and mattresses to El Daein Hospital in East Darfur. The hospital is the…
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Development

Darfur Joint Assessment Mission: The Journey to Development The Darfur Joint Assessment Mission is a process, outlined in the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, to highlight the need for early recovery and development…

Interview

Chief of Civil Affairs: ‘Their Desire for Peace Will Result in Peace’ In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Lameck Kawiche, the Officer-in-Charge of UNAMID Civil Affairs, talked about how his section is working at state and…

Protection of civilians

Violence Displaces Those Already Displaced In August 2012, a series of violent attacks forced the civilians living in the Kassab camp for displaced people to flee from their homes and seek safe haven in the North Darfur town…
Girls in the Zam Zam camp for internally displaced persons, North Darfur, perform traditional Darfuri dances and songs at the event. Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID.

Women in Darfur mark 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence

El Fasher, 10 December 2012 – To draw attention to women’s rights, a series of campaigns organized by the African Union – United Nations in Darfur (UNAMID), have been taking place throughout Darfur to commemorate the 16 Days…
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Women in Shagra village, located just outside of El Fasher, North Darfur, on 10 December join in the many celebrations taking place marking Human Rights Day. Photo by Sharon Lukunka

Darfur joins in celebrating Human Rights Day

Hundreds of participants, including women and youth groups, students, community leaders, native administration, local authorities and African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) staff, joined on 10 December the…
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Aïchatou Mindaoudou greets a woman in El Daein. Photo by Rania Abdulrahman.

Acting UNAMID head: cooperation key in protecting civilians

El Fasher, 12 December 2012 – Protection of civilians including local mediation, access, security of UNAMID personnel, peace process, Yellow Fever, early recovery and quick impact projects (QIPs) were discussed during a two…
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13 Dec12 - UNAMID supports judicial system in North Darfur

Members of the local community pictured in front of the new rural court built by UNAMID. Photo by Sharon Lukunka The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) on 12 December handed over a rural court to the…
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Environment

Fuel-Efficient Stoves Protect Women, Environment A new kind of locally made stove is making an impact on the risks associated with firewood collection and helping to preserve the environment in the process. BY EMADELDIN RIJAL…

Economy

Economic Downturn Dampens Darfur Trade, Pushes Prices Higher While small signs of economic recovery may be emerging across Darfur, those living in camps or in the villages and cities across the region have been struggling…

Culture

Peace Performance: An Interview with Theatre Director Samiha Abdul Muni’em Theatre director Samiha Abdul Muni’em talks with Voices of Darfur about her past productions and her current work, and shares her thoughts on the…