Reactivating Traditional Justice Mechanisms
Across Darfur, in remote areas far removed from the government’s court system, traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms are making a comeback. By Emadeldin Ali Rijal Through a series of meetings, representatives of the…
A Step in the Right Direction for Human Rights
A Step in the Right Direction for Human Rights Darfur’s Family and Child Protection Unit, the first police unit of its kind in the region, is an example of how a structure can provide redress for victims of human rights…
Strengthening Ties with Darfur’s Communities
UNAMID’s leadership is steering the Mission into more quick-impact projects that focus on humanitarian assistance across Darfur, as a way to facilitate recovery and development in the region. By Abdullahi SHuaibu In December…
Toward Resolving Land Disputes Peacefully
UNAMID and its partners have been working with communities across Darfur to address land disputes by revitalizing traditional mechanisms for resolving such conflict. By Sharon Lukunka For many years now, land disputes in…
Peace Process
Darfur Peace Agreements: Challenges and Opportunities One year after the adoption of the Doha Peace Document, Voices of Darfur examines the evolution of the negotiations and the challenges they have faced. By Abdullahi…
01 May 13 - UNAMID head visits Darfur’s states to assess security and civilian needs
Mohamed Ibn Chambas gives an speech during his visit to Shangil Tobaya, North Darfur, on April 22. Photo by Sharon Lukunka. El Fasher, 1 May 2013 – During the period of 22 to 30 April 2013, the head of the African Union -…
03 May 13- Secretary-General's message on World Press Day
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is a cornerstone of good governance, sustainable development, and lasting peace and security. Yet…
09 May 13-UNAMID provides educational assistance to North Darfur primary schools
UNAMID Police Women Network during a sensitization activity in Al- Isaq School in El Fasher, North Darfur. Photo by Isaac Acheampong, UNAMID. El Fasher - 9 May 2013 – On 7 May 2013, the African Union - United Nations Mission…
Community
Building Peace in Darfur’s Communities To support peace efforts in Darfur at the community level, UNAMID’s Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) section has been implementing strategies designed to reduce…
Environment
Toward Equitable Access to Water While disputes over scarce water resources have been cited regularly as one of the root causes of the conflict in Darfur, UNAMID has been working to address this pressing issue. By Abdullahi…
Health
A Medical Clinic for the People UNAMID’s Hospital in Kabkabiya is staffed by a military contingent with the sole purpose of providing medical services not only to peacekeepers, but also to members of the local community. By…
Conflict Resolution
Local Mediation to End Tribal Disputes Even with a signed ceasefire agreement in place, conflict between tribes in North Darfur has continued. UNAMID’s Civil Affairs section has been working to support local mediation…