2013 UNAMID-OHCHR Report on Human Rights Situation in Darfur
Public Report on the Human Rights Situation in Darfur in 2013 produced by the Human Rigths Section in the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
04 Nov 14 - UNAMID Acting Head meets Qatari Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, 04 November 2014 — The African Union-United Nations Acting Joint Special Representative (JSR) and Joint Chief Mediator a.i. for Darfur, Mr. Abiodun Bashua, today held a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) of Qatar, H.E. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, in Doha. During the meeting, the…
UNAMID investigates alleged mass rape in North Darfur, calls for access
El Fasher, 5 November 2014 — The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is deeply concerned about the media reports of an alleged mass rape of 200 women and girls in Tabit, located 45 kilometers south-west of El Fasher, in North Darfur, and it is investigating the veracity of this…
Culture
Multiple Unities: An Interview with Artist Ahmed Jamaleldin Noted shadowbox artist Ahmed Jamaleldin speaks to Voices of Darfur about the essentially Darfuri nature of his craft, the challenges he faces and the impact of the arts on the lives of people across this conflict-affected region. By…
Community
The Culture of Tea in Darfur Tea, whether prepared at home or in one of the many tea stalls scattered across, is an essential component of life in Darfur. In this region of Sudan, as in other parts of the world, tea is a regular fixture at almost every meal.By Hamid Abdulsalam Tea is a national…
Protection of Civilian
Police Advisers Ensure Safety, Security for Darfur’s Communities UNAMID’s Police component focuses on direct cooperation and coordination with Darfur’s communities as well as the local policing framework to safeguard innocent civilians caught in the ongoing conflict in the region.The security…
Youth
Playing for Peace: Sport in Darfur While the conflict in Darfur continues, sport-based initiatives are bringing together community members from across the region in a spirit of camaraderie and friendship. By Emadeldin Rijal Sport has been universally acknowledged as a valuable tool in settling…
Justice
Enhancing Rule of Law, Justice Mechanisms in Darfur Strengthening and restoring rule of law institutions, including traditional justice mechanisms and prison facilities, constitute a core aspect of UNAMID’s work in Darfur and contribute toward establishing sustainable peace in the region. By…
Interview
Mohamed Ibn Chambas: “UNAMID’s successes are often overlooked…” Mohamed Ibn Chambas, outgoing Joint Special Representative for UNAMID, speaks about the Mission’s mandate, his role as Joint Chief Mediator and his hope that Darfuris will be able to enjoy the benefits of sustainable peace. By Jumbe…
Delegation from Zalingei Premier Skills School for Football visits UNAMID
On 5 November 2014, a delegation from the Zalingei Premier Skills School for Football visited the UNAMID offices in Central Darfur. The visit was aimed at discussing the issues related to peace and stability and efforts to reinforce the social fabric through sports activities.The delegation, headed…
Session on Human Rights Mechanisms Concludes in Khartoum
Identifying the different elements of international human rights mechanisms, functions and processes as well as demarcating the roles that national institutions can play regarding the same were among topics discussed in a five-day human rights workshop which began on 1 November in Khartoum, Sudan…
UNAMID Verification Team Visits Tabit village to Investigate Mass Rape Allegations
Elfasher, 10 November 2014- Further to our earlier press releases; on 9 November 2014, an African Union –United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) verification team was granted access to Tabit village in North Darfur; following media reports of an alleged mass rape incident perpetrated against 200…