UNAMID continues to take preventive medical measures regarding Ebola
El Fasher, 21 September 2014 – The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) would like to inform about its role in further preventive measures to safeguard against Ebola, following the steps described in the Mission's Information Note of 7 August 2014. On 9 September, UNAMID advised…
Abiodun Bashua appointed as UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma announced on 17 September 2014 the appointment of Abiodun Oluremi Bashua of Nigeria as Deputy Joint Special Representative for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur…
UNAMID celebrates International Day of Peace
The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) celebrated on 21 September the International Day of Peace at Abushouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in El Fasher, North Darfur, in collaboration with the Abushouk Youth Association. The global theme for the Day, “The Right…
UNAMID enhances the role of women in conflict resolution
On 22 September 2014, UNAMID Police organized a one-day workshop on indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for more than 30 women leaders from Abu Shouk and Al Salam camps for internally displaced persons in El Fasher, North Darfur. The event aimed at contributing to the empowerment of women and…
UNAMID welcomes conviction of attackers against peacekeepers in North Darfur
El Fasher, 22 September 2014 — The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) welcomes the court verdict convicting three individuals accused of attacking the private residence of female UNAMID Police Advisors in El Fasher. This is the first case in which an attack against UNAMID…
Zalingei court refurbished by UNAMID
As part of a quick impact project (QIPs), UNAMID sponsored the rehabilitation of the rural court facilities in Zalingei, Central Darfur, and the construction of a perimeter wall. The project was designed to create a conductive working environment that will assist in resolving disputes and problems…
Abdul Kamara of Sierra Leone appointed AU-UN Deputy Joint Special Representative in Darfur
United Nations Secretary-General and African Union Commission Chairperson announced on 25 September 2014 the appointment of Abdul Kamara of Sierra Leone as Deputy Joint Special Representative for the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).Mr. Kamara brings to the position…
Tripartite Meeting on UNAMID Agreed Outcomes Document
The African Union, Government of Sudan and United Nations met in New York on 27 November 2014 for the 18th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism on the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).
Human Rights First - September 2014
A quarterly publication by UNAMID’s Human Rights Section.
UNAMID peacekeepers provide medical support to South Darfur prison
UNAMID peacekeepers from Nigeria in collaboration with the Rule of Law section conducted a one-day medical camp at Nyala prison in South Darfur to provide treatment and supply medicines to the inmates.Nyala prison lacks medicine supplies and has only one medical assistant and four nurses which are…
AU-UN Joint Special Representative's message on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and the Haj
El Fasher, 1 October 2014 – On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur, I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous Eid Al-Adha and Haj Mabroor to the lucky ones. As we commemorate this occasion, we should all remember the message of peace and sacrifice…
South Darfur women discuss implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325
As part of global open days on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, UNAMID’s Gender Advisory Section organized a one-day forum for women on 29 September 2014 in Nyala to identify the priorities, concerns and needs of women in South Darfur. The session brought…