UNAMID hosts Ramadan Cup football tournament in El Fasher, North Darfur
On 14 July 2015, the UNAMID, in collaboration with the Althoura South Youth Association, organized the Ramadan Cup football tournament for peace in the Al Wihda football arena, El Fasher, North Darfur. The tournament was part…
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…
Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
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…
Photo by Mohamad Almahady,UNAMID.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Photo by Mohammed Idriss, UNAMD.
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…
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…
The Outcomes Statement of the holdout movements as received
The Outcomes Statement of the holdout movements as received.