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 Geneina, the capital of West Darfur exhibits a vibrant pattern of socio…
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 children. By Sharon Lukunka Like thousands of other children in Darfur, 11-year…
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, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1769, establishing…
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 and the challenges faced in the implementation of the DDPD since its last…
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 between the African Union -United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and…
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 (UNDP), organized a workshop, held in Khartoum, in preparation for the…
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 60 community leaders from the Zam Zam, Abu Shouk and Al Salam camps for…
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 Darfur (UNAMID) is concerned about the impact of the ongoing conflict on…
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. The event brought together Government of Sudan and Darfur Regional Authority…
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 justice as a pillar of transitional justice mechanisms. The opening ceremony of…
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 Team Site; many others may have reportedly sought refuge along the valleys…
UNAMID Launches Skills Training for Youth in West Darfur
On 28 January 2015, as part of the ongoing Community-based Labour-intensive Projects (CLIPs), UNAMID’s Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Section launched two vocational skills training projects for youth in West Darfur. The four-month training programme will include sessions on…