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 initiatives in the region. By Abdullahi Shuaibu The Darfur Joint Assessment…
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 local levels to promote peace in the region. BY ABDULLAHI SHUAIBU Mr…
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 of Kutum. BY SHARON LUKUNKA AND GUIOMAR PAU SOLÉ Due to an outbreak of…
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 of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The campaigns, which were…
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 global celebration of Human Rights Day under the slogan “My Voice Counts.”…
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-day visit which concluded yesterday by the African Union - United Nations…
13 Dec 12 - UN Country Team, UNAMID expand partnership of peace process and development in Darfur
El Fasher, 13 December 2012 - The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) have pledged to combine their efforts to work together in implementing specific initiatives including: voluntary returns, human rights and justice, institutional…
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 local and judicial authorities in Tawilla, North Darfur, which was built as…
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 “The new fuel-efficient stoves are useful and will never be substituted…
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 against rising prices and a higher cost of living. BY SHARON LUKUNKA The…
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 impact of theatre drama on the peace process. BY ALA MAYYAHI Ms. Samiha Abdul…
UNAMID mitigates frictions between farmers and herders in North Darfur
18 December 2012 - The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is undertaking a series of inter-community dialogues aimed at mitigating tensions and deadly clashes between farmers and herders as well as preventing future conflicts between these two groups in several localities in…