UNAMID organizes workshop on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Nyala, South Darfur
On 3 November 2015, UNAMID’s Gender Advisory Unit (GAU), Sector South, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Social Affairs and the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 State Committee, organized a one-day…
UNAMID hands over youth centers to the displaced in Hissahissa and Hamidia camps in Central Darfur
On 2 November 2015, UNAMID’s Civil Affairs Section (CAS), Sector Central, in collaboration with the Mission’s Human Rights Section and Rwandese Battalion 42, handed over fully constructed youth centers to the displaced living…
UNAMID commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United Nations in Khartoum
On 29 October 2015, UNAMID, in collaboration with United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Sudan commemorated the 70th anniversary of the United Nations at Sudan National Museum in Khartoum. The event, held under the theme…
UNAMID Organizes a Workshop on National and International Human Rights Standards in El Fasher
On 28 October 2015, as part of its mandate, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section, in collaboration with the North Darfur Chief Judges Office, organized a two-day training workshop on national and international human rights standards…
UNAMID Celebrates UN Day
On 26 October 2015, UNAMID, in collaboration with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), celebrated UN Day which, this year, marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. The event took place at the Al Zubeir Stadium, El…
Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
International Volunteer Day Clean-Up Campaign at Abu Shouk Camp
On 12 December 2015, youth volunteers carried out a clean-up campaign at Abu Shouk Camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in El Fasher, North Darfur. The clean-up activities started early in the morning as participants…
UNAMID welcomes JEM’s renewed Command Order ending use and recruitment of child soldiers
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) welcomes the renewed Command Order issued by the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) on 30 September 2015, prohibiting the recruitment and use of children in its…
Secretary-General meets with Mr. Ibrahim Ghandour, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Sudan
The Secretary-General met today with Mr. Ibrahim Ahmad Abd al-Aziz Ghandour, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan.The Secretary-General urged the Government of Sudan to take strong ownership of the…
10th Meeting of Implementation Follow-Up Commission of the Doha Document Convenes in Qatar
The 10th meeting of the Implementation Follow-up Commission (IFC) of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) was held on 8 September in Doha, Qatar. The Commission discussed the progress made and the challenges faced in…
UNAMID Facilitates Government of Sudan Reconciliation Visit to Abu Karinka, East Darfur
UNAMID facilitated the travel of a Government of Sudan delegation comprised of senior officials including the Federal Social Welfare Minister, the Wali (Governor) of East Darfur, the HAC Commissioner, the Head of El Zakat…
UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL AND AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON APPOINT BINTOU KEITA OF GUINEA AS DEPUTY JOINT SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE AFRICAN UNION-UNITED NATIONS HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR
Addis Ababa and New York, 27 October 2015: United Nations Secretary-General and African Union Commission Chairperson announced the appointment of Bintou Keita of Guinea as the Deputy Joint Special Representative for the…
United Nations Secretary-General And African Union Commission Chairperson Appoint Bintou Keita Of Guinea As Deputy Joint Special Representative For The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation In Darfur
Addis Ababa and New York, 27 October 2015: United Nations Secretary-General and African Union Commission Chairperson announced the appointment of Bintou Keita of Guinea as the Deputy Joint Special Representative for the…