A New Sense of Solidarity in East Darfur
East Darfur has been home to violent tribal clashes, but traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms are having an impact on peaceful coexistence in one of Darfur’s newest states. By Albert González Faran In El Daein, the…
The Girls Who Become Brides
Marriage with girls under the age of 18 is still common in some rural areas of Darfur, despite many outspoken Darfuri advocates working to highlight the implications and risks associated with the practice. By Sharon Lukunka…
Charting Progress on the Role of Women
There is a concerted global momentum to address women’s rights in conflict situations, and despite some setbacks and challenges, Darfur is making progress on women’s issues. By Emadeldin Rijal In many parts of Sudan…
Former child soldiers registered for reintegration
More than 70 former child soldiers, which included 24 girls, were recently registered in South Darfur for rehabilitation and reintegration. The former members of the Sudan Liberation Army / Historical Leadership (SLA/HL) were…
Role of women in peace, political process focus of Darfur-wide forums
A series of workshops on women’s participation in the Darfur Peace Process were organized throughout Darfur by the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The forums, which targeted more than 160 local…
It’s Time for Darfur’s Combatants to Lay Down Their Arms
Despite developments toward a peace agreement that includes all major armed movements, there remain many holdouts, a fact that makes progress in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration a daunting challenge. By Aderemi…
Malha: Homeland of the Midobs
Malha, a North Darfur town inhabited by Sudan’s Midob tribe, is a serene and mountainous locality rich in tourist attractions such as a large volcanic crater, mountain springs and a lake. By Abdullahi Shuaibu Malha, one of…
Darfur’s Many Colours: An Interview with Buhery Youssef
In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Buhery Youssef talks about his work as an artist and expresses his views about how to promote fine arts activities in Darfur. By Ala Mayyahi Buhery Youssef has been drawing since he was…
Government of Sudan, JEM Sudan sign ceasefire agreement in Doha
Doha, 11 February 2013 – The Government of Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement Sudan, represented by Amin Hassan Omer, State Minister and Head of the Darfur Follow-Up Office, and Arko Sulaiman Dahiya, Vice Chairman…
Horses Race for Peace in Central Darfur
On 1 February 2013, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the Zalingei Equestrian Club, organized a horse racing competition in Zalengie, Central Darfur, as part of the Mission’s…
20 February 2013 - Secretary-General's message for the World Day of Social Justice
As we mark World Day of Social Justice, we see far too many places where there are increasing opportunities for a few and only rising inequality for the many. Growing inequality undermines the international community’s…
Darfur forum concentrates on prison development, reform
A tripartite meeting aimed at setting a five-year strategic plan for Darfur’s prisons concluded today in El Fasher, North Darfur. The focus of the two-day meeting, between the Government of Sudan, the United Nations…