Newly Displaced in South Darfur Struggling
By Albert González Farran A man takes shelter under his donkey cart in Kalma camp for internally displaced people, in South Darfur. Photo by Albert González Farran Thousands of people fled their homes during the looting and…
Displaced children stand at the UNAMID compound in Saraf Omra, North Darfur. Photo by Albert González Farran.
Situation begins to stabilize in Saraf Omra, North Darfur, following clashes
El Fasher, 19 March 2014— The situation in Saraf Omar, North Darfur, has stabilized and the majority of the displaced community have returned to their homes after the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement between…
World Water Day: Darfur Still Faces Shortages
By Sharon Lukunka Water coming from a tap at the water point in Nifasha camp for internally displaced people, North Darfur. Photo by Albert González Farran As water shortages in camps for displaced people have become a harsh…
Displaced families accommodated in the UNAMID base in Khor Abeche. Photo by Mubarak Bako.
UNAMID protects displaced civilians following Darfur violence
El Fasher, 24 March 2014 — The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is providing protection to thousands of people who recently sought refuge at the Mission’s bases in Korma, North Darfur, and Khor Abeche…
26 Mar 14 - UNAMID Head urges Darfur dialogue, hostility cessation at Chad forum
Um Jaras (Chad), 26 March 2014 — To move the peace process forward, and at the invitation of Chadian President Idris Deby, African Union-United Nations Joint Special Representative (JSR) for Darfur Mohamed Ibn Chambas…
27 Mar 14 - Joint statement on Darfur by UNAMID Deputy JSR and UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan
Khartoum, 27 March 2014. - Joint statement attributable to the UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative, Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr Ali Al-Za’tari, on…
Culture
Harmonizing Darfur: An Interview with Omar Ihsas In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Mr. Omar Ihsas spoke about his career, the challenges he has faced and his belief in the pivotal role that music plays in the Darfur…
Environment
Darfur’s Struggle for Water As competition over Darfur’s natural water resources is one of the major drivers of the decade-long conflict here, UNAMID and its partners have been working to address this issue. By Albert…
Children
Attitudes Shift on Female Circumcision The global campaign to identify female circumcision as female genital mutilation, a practice common in many parts of the world, is resulting in a slow but steady change in Darfur. By…
Economy
Nyala Evolves with Displacement, Development As Sudan’s second largest city and Darfur’s largest metropolitan area, Nyala serves as an example of the challenges towns in this region are facing due to the ongoing conflict and…
Civil Affairs
Working with Communities for Peace UNAMID’s Civil Affairs personnel are playing a complex and vital role, helping to rebuild trust at the community level and re-establish a culture of peace in the conflict-torn region of…
3 Apr 14 - UNAMID Head briefs UN Security Council on “alarming escalation of violence” in Darfur
JSR Mohamed Ibn Chambas speaks to journalists following the UN Security Council session. Photo by Paulo Filgueiras, UN Photo. On 3 April 2014, African Union-United Nations Joint Special Representative (JSR) for Darfur…