Markets in Darfur
Darfuri marketplaces, such as the El Fasher market in North Darfur, are vibrant, thriving spaces and symbolize the spirit of entrepreneurship and resilience inherent in local communities across this conflict-affected region…
El Geneina: A Stable Society in the Midst of Conflict
A strategic geographical location and overarching unity among local communities has led to the development of a vibrant economy and enviable social cohesion in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur. By Emadeldin Rijal El…
Displaced Children in Camps Remain Hopeful
Many years of conflict have resulted in the proliferation of camps for internally displaced persons and an education system that lacks basic services. Against this backdrop, Darfur is struggling to meet the needs of its…
Interview Force Commander
UNAMID Force Commander, Lt. General Paul Ignace Mella, talks about the dedication of UNAMID’s military peacekeepers to furthering the cause of peace in Darfur despite severe operational challenges. By Paul Omalla In July 2007…
On 12 January 2015, (left to right ) the Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar, Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, and the Acting AU-UN Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur, Abiodun Bashua, address the media after attending the ninth meeting of the Implementation Follow–up Commission (IFC), established by the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD), that took place in Nyala, South Darfur. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
Implementation Follow-Up Commission of the Doha Document discusses progress & challenges
Nyala, 13 January 2015 – The ninth meeting of the Implementation Follow-up Commission (IFC) of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) was held yesterday in Nyala, South Darfur. The Commission discussed the progress made…
On 14 January 2015, AJSR Bashua meets Wali Ateem in El Geneina, West Darfur.
UNAMID Acting Joint Special Representative visits West Darfur
El Geneina, 15 January 2015 – African Union-United Nations Acting Joint Special Representative (AJSR), Mr. Abiodun Bashua, visited El Geneina, West Darfur, on 14-15 January to assess the security situation, the cooperation…
On January 11- 13 2015, the African Union- United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Human Rights section in collaboration with National Commission for Human Rights and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a three-day training workshop on Sudan and Universal Periodic Review Mechanism (UPR) in Al Salam Rotana Hotel, Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.
UNAMID Organizes Human Rights Workshop in support of Sudan Universal Periodic Review submission
From 11-13 January 2015, the Human Rights Section of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights and the United Nations Development Programme…
Participants take notes during the forum that took place in UNAMID's Headquarters in El Fasher. Photo Mohamad Almahady.
Community leaders participate in forum on Early Warning System
On 18 January 2015, UNAMID’s Civil Affairs section organized an Early Warning System forum in the Mission’s base in El Fasher, North Darfur. Held under the theme “Early Warning for Peace Building,” the event was attended by…
UNAMID concerned over impact of fighting on civilian population in Darfur
El Fasher, 22 January 2015 – Following clashes between armed opposition groups and the Sudanese Armed Forces in the East Jebel Marra area and north of Kutum over the past few weeks, the African Union-United Nations Mission in…
On 25 January 2015, El Fasher, Launching of Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultation (DIDC) Process. The event that conducted under the theme: "Darfur Let's Talk Peace Now" was attended by UNAMID Officials, Government of Sudan representatives, DRA and civil society organizations. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.
25 Jan 15 - Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultations process launched in El Fasher
El Fasher, 25 January 2015 – The African Union United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) facilitated today the launch of the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultations (DIDC) process at El Fasher University in North Darfur…
DRA members attend workshop on Transitional Justice
On 21 and 22 January 2015, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section and the Justice Committee, Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) jointly organized a two-day workshop in Khartoum on…
Newly Displaced Seek Protection and Humanitarian Assistance Outside UNAMID Base in North Darfur
Attacks in villages surrounding the Um Baru locality in North Darfur since mid-January 2015 have forced thousands of people, mainly women and children, to flee from their homes and seek protection in the vicinity of a UNAMID…