UNAMID Organizes Crime and Safety Awareness Campaign for IDPs in South Darfur
On 31 January 2015, UNAMID’s Police component launched a crime and safety awareness campaign in the Otash camp for displaced persons in Nyala, South Darfur. This is part of the Police component’s initiative to sensitize the displaced community on the dangers of criminal activities and substance…
Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultation Launches in Central and West Darfur
On 1 February 2015, UNAMID facilitated the launch of the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultation (DIDC) process in the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture, El Geneina, West Darfur.The event brought together Government of Sudan (GoS) and Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) officials, members of the…
Newly Displaced Continue to Arrive in Camps across North Darfur
By Mohamad Mahady and Owies Elfaki Maryam Yagoub Ishag and her family had to leave Sesioa village and walk a distance of some 40 kilometers, for three days, before they arrived in the Zam Zam camp for internally displaced people near El Fasher, North Darfur. She is among the thousands who had to…
UNAMID Organizes Debate on the Role of the Media in Darfur’s Conflicts
On 8 February 2015, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the Open University of Sudan, organized a debate on the role of the media in internal conflict.The event was attended by UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR), Abdul Kamara, the Wali…
USG and Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa, Visits North Darfur
On 9 February 2015, the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Carlos Lopes, paid a one-day, official visit to El Fasher in North Darfur. The visit was aimed at exploring ways in which the ECA can assist in formulating a development strategy to usher…
UNAMID Organizes Peace Forum for Farmers and Nomads in South Darfur
As part of efforts to strengthen relations and promote peaceful coexistence between different segments of the community, UNAMID, in collaboration with the State Farmer’s Association, the State Nomads Commission and native administration leaders, organized a forum on 5 February 2015 for farmers and…
UNAMID Force Commander Assesses Security Situation in North Darfur
On 10 February 2015, UNAMID Force Commander, Lt General Paul Mella visited Tawila and Korma in North Darfur to assess the security situation following recent clashes in the areas.Since January this year, thousands of newly displaced persons fled their homes around Tawila on account of armed attacks…
Sudan Open University Graduates Sign Peace Pledge
On 10 February 2015, thousands of people in El Fasher, North Darfur, attended a graduation ceremony organized by UNAMID for the students of the Sudan Open University.The occasion, held under the theme “Darfur: Talk Peace Now,” included a musical concert, traditional dances and drama performances…
Young Voices Reach Out to the Community
By Sharon Lukunka Radio plays an important role in conflict regions as, often, it serves as the most far-reaching medium for public information and awareness-raising. In Darfur, UNAMID has been broadcasting regular programmes through a reproduction agreement with the Government-owned radio station…
UNAMID Deputy Head visits newly displaced in Um Baru, North Darfur
El Fasher, 13 February 2015 – On 12 February, the Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Abdul Kamara, visited Um Baru in North Darfur, where newly internally displaced persons (IDPs) have sought refuge near the Mission’s team…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Darfur
The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) resulting in the killing of two Ethiopian peacekeepers near Korma, North Darfur, while they were guarding a water borehole in the area. A third peacekeeper, who was wounded…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Review of UNAMID Reporting
A review, initiated by the Secretary-General, was conducted into recent allegations that the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) intentionally sought to cover up crimes against civilians and peacekeepers. The Review Team examined all the material related to 16 incidents…