Unamid Rule Of Law Trains Local Prison Officers On Human Rights And Prison Duties
From 21 February to 10 March 2016, UNAMID Rule of Law, Prisons Advisory Unit Sector North, in collaboration with the State Prisons Administration, North Darfur, conducted a three week training programme on human rights and…
Darfur Struggles to obtain Water in Midsummer
As the world celebrates the World Water Day, many people remain in dire need for potable water in Darfur’s rural areas. The major part of their struggle have been attributed to dispute over water amongst other factors between…
Sudan Signs Action Plan to Protect Children from Violations in Armed Conflict
Khartoum, 27 March 2016 – In an important milestone for the protection of children in Sudan, the Government signed an Action Plan with the United Nations to prevent the recruitment and use of children by Sudan Government…
On 27 March 2016, UNAMID`s Civil Affairs Section handed over a newly constructed building, consisting of a meeting hall, two offices and a latrine, to the native administration executive office, in El Fasher, North Darfur. The project, funded by the Mission through its Quick Impact Projects programme, aims to strengthen the capacity of the native administration to actively participate in building social peace in Darfur. Photo by Salah Mohammed,UNAMID
UNAMID Constructs Native Administration House in El Fasher, North Darfur
On 27 March 2016, UNAMID`s Civil Affairs Section handed over a newly constructed building, consisting of a meeting hall, two offices and a latrine, to the native administration executive office, in El Fasher, North Darfur…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Sudan
The Secretary-General welcomes the latest initiative of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) for Sudan and South Sudan to bring together the Government of the Republic of the Sudan, the National Umma…
On 28 March 2016, UNAMID’s Civil Affairs Section, East Darfur, handed over a peace centre to the Ma'alia Native Administration in Abu Karinka. Present at the occasion were the locality commissioner, the Deputy Nazir (leader) of the Ma'alia, the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, representatives from women's groups and youth unions and members of the local community. Photo by Abdulrasheed Yakubu, UNAMID.
UNAMID Hands Over a Peace Centre in Abu Karinka, East Darfur
On 28 March 2016, UNAMID’s Civil Affairs Section, Sector East, handed over a peace centre to the Ma'alia Native Administration in Abu Karinka, East Darfur, in the presence of the locality commissioner, the Deputy Nazir…
On 3 September 2015, UNAMID's Water and Environmental Protection Unit installed a submersible pump and a well in El Daein, East Darfur. This is designed to benefit the UNAMID compound in the area as well as the local population. Photo by Kassahun Amante, UNAMID
UNAMID continues implementing innovative environmental protection measures across Darfur
By Salah Mohammed, UNAMID UNAMID’s Water and Environmental Protection (WEP) Unit works every day to implement innovative, sustainable environmental protection measures across Darfur. These initiatives are aimed at reducing…
Highlights of opening remarks of Joint Special Representative, Martin Uhomoibhi at the Press Conference held in Khartoum
(04 April, 2016 at 1100 Hours; Marawi Hall, UNDP Building, Jamia Street) • Welcome remarks to journalists. • Today’s press conference gives me the opportunity to share with you the outcomes of the 22nd meeting for the…
On 24 January 2016, UNAMID’s Deputy Joint Special Representative, Bintou Keita, visited Anka and Umm Rai, in North Darfur. The mission aimed at ascertaining the protection and humanitarian needs of the community living there following attacks on their villages on 3 December 2015. Ms. Keita interacted with members of the displaced population who spoke about their concerns regarding the lack of food, shelter, water resources and medical facilities. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
UNAMID reinforces protection for civilians displaced by hostilities in Jebel Marra,
April 07, 2016- The ongoing fighting between Government of Sudan forces and rebel movements in Jebel Marra, Central Darfur, has led to close to 65 000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), most of whom are women and children…
Newly displaced persons in Sortoni, North Darfur, who fled their original homes and sought refuge near UNAMID's Team Site following ongoing clashes between armed movements and government forces in Jebel Marra area. 10 February 2016. UNAMID photo.
Political progress to end Darfur conflict through dialogue ‘remains elusive’ – UN peacekeeping chief
UN News Centre 6 April 2016 – Intensified fighting since January has resulted in a rapidly worsening security situation and large-scale displacement in Sudan’s Darfur region, the top United Nations peacekeeping official…
The Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping Operations, Hervé Ladsous, briefed the Security Council this morning on the situation in Darfur.
He called on the members of the Council to impress on all parties to the conflict that a political solution remains the only viable option. Mr. Ladsous also reiterated the Secretary-General’s call to the Government of Sudan…
On April 7, 2016, UNAMID Sector East Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO) organized a marathon to commemorate the International Awareness Day for Mine Action and Assistance in Action. In the picture Sector East ODO Team Leader Fidaa Soufan presenting a trophy to the Winner of the Marathon.Photo by Hassan Ibrahim Ishag, UNAMID.
UNAMID Commemorates International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
On 5 April 2016, UNAMID Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO), Sector Central, in collaboration with the [Sudan] National Ordnance Disposal Office (NODO) commemorated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine…