3 Nov 14 - UNAMID concerned about possible security raids in Kalma camp, South Darfur
Nyala, 02 November 2014 — The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has received information about the alleged intention of the Government of Sudan to conduct a security search operation in Kalma camp for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…