UNAMID National Staff released in Central Darfur
El Fasher, 26 July 2015--A UNAMID Civil Affairs Officer, abducted in Nertiti, Central Darfur, was freed today at around 14:15 p.m. after 5 days in captivity. The Sudanese national, Mr Isam Adam Abduljabar, was seized by a group of unidentified armed men, approximately 4 kilometers away from Mission…
UNAMID Supports Rehabilitation of El Hamra School in Kutum, North Darfur
On 23 July 2015, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) officially handed over a fully constructed 240-meter boundary wall around Elhamra Basic School for girls in Kutum, North Darfur, to the school administration in the presence of Kutum Locality Education Manager, Mr Issa…
UNAMID Hands over Developmental Projects to Community in Shagra North Darfur
On 29 July 2015, UNAMID’s Protection of Civilian and Humanitarian Liaison Section handed over two Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) consisted of two new classrooms, an office and latrines to the Shagra Secondary School for Girls, and the installation of a water supply connection to the areas of Shagra…
Painting for Peace: An Interview with Amir El Tayeb
Noted Darfuri painter, Mr. Amir El Tayeb, talks about the different techniques he uses to represent his creative vision and the challenges faced by artists across this conflict-torn region. By Emadeldin Rijal As a Darfuri painter, Mr. Amir El Tayeb has made his mark on the art scene across Sudan…
Darfur’s Thriving Leather Industry
Darfur’s Thriving Leather Industry The ongoing conflict in Darfur has resulted in an unstable economy and an infrastructure that is in disrepair. In the midst of this, skilled Darfuris continue to create intricate leather handcrafts that represent a cultural inheritance handed down through…
The Art of Baby Naming in Darfur
A Darfuri tradition, simaya , or the naming ceremony of a new baby, continues to be an integral part of people’s lives. However, many fear that the economic instability caused by the ongoing conflict may lead to such conventions becoming obsolete. By Mohamad Almahady The birth of a child is one of…
An Interview with Aderemi Adekoya
Aderemi Adekoya, Chief, Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Section, UNAMID, speaks about winning the prestigious Pan-African Award, the sustainability of the Community-based, Labour-intensive Projects and the challenges faced by the Mission’s DDR programme. By Paul Omalla On 28 April 2015…
Launching of Youth Centre in Hassahissa Camp for the Displaced in Zalingei, Central Darfur
On 5 August 2015, UNAMID Civil Affairs Section in Central Darfur State, along with the Rwandan battalion 42, started the construction of a youth centre in Hassahissa camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Zalingei, Central Darfur, in the presence of the Mission’s senior officers and…
Communique of Security Council of the African Union on the situation in Darfur
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 529th meeting held on 31 July 2015, adopted the following decision on the situation in Darfur:
UNAMID Hands Over Sub Camp Facilities to the University of El Geneina, in West Darfur
El Fasher, 13 August 2015 - The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) handed over a sub camp to the University of El Geneina through the Government of West Darfur state.The facilities of two blocks, built in 2008 on an area of 98000 sq. meters, were allocated to UNAMID by the…
The Outcomes Statement of the holdout movements as received
The Outcomes Statement of the holdout movements as received.
UNAMID Organizes Social Week at Shallah Federal Prison, North Darfur
On 11 August 2015, UNAMID culminated a social week at Shalla Federal Prison, in El Fasher, North Darfur, under the theme “Together Toward Safe, Secure, Healthy and Peaceful Community through Social Reform”. The event, which included football matches and cultural activities, such as musical and drama…