07 April is universally commemorated as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. In his message, the UN Secretary-General said that we should all be inspired by the survivors’ courage in showing that reconciliation is possible even after such a tragedy. In the picture, UNAMID personnel, jointly with the Rwandan community in the Mission, commemorates the event in El Fasher, North Darfur. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.
Rwanda Community In Darfur Commemorates 22nd Anniversary of Genocide In Rwanda
On 7 April, the UNAMID Rwanda Community joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda that took place in their country in 1994. History has proved that this…
On 11 April 2016, UNAMID`s Human Rights Section, Sector North, handed over seating units consist of 348 benches and desks to four basic schools for boys and girls in Abu Zerega village, North Darfur. The event, part of the Mission’s support to education in Darfur through its Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) programme. .Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID.
UNAMID Hands over Seating Units to Basic schools in Darfur
On 11 April 2016, UNAMID`s Human Rights Section, Sector North, handed over 348 benches and desks to four basic schools for boys and girls in Abu Zereiga village, approximately 50 kilometers south of El-Fasher, North Darfur…
On 18 April 2016, the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultations (DIDC) Implementation Committee held a meeting at UNAMID’s headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur to discuss modalities to recommence the second phase of the dialogue at the locality-level in Darfur’s five states. Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID.
DIDC Implementation Committee Discusses Recommencement of the Locality-level Dialogue in Darfur
On 18 April, the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultation (DIDC) Implementation Committee held a meeting at UNAMID Headquarter in El Fasher, North Darfur. The meeting, attended by UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative…
On 14 April 2016, UNAMID Sector West Office handed over to local judicial authorities a newly constructed rural court building in Adikong area, West Darfur, as part of the Mission’s Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) programme.Photo by Muntasir Sharafadin, UNAMID.
UNAMID Hands over Rural Court in Adikong, West Darfur
On 14 April 2016, UNAMID Sector West Office, handed over to local judicial authorities a newly constructed rural court building in Adikong area, about 25 kilometers west of El-Geneina town, West Darfur. The construction…
UNAMID calls for restraint over recent violence in East Darfur
The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is deeply concerned over the recent outbreak of violence in East Darfur which on 18 April in El Daein culminated in an attack on the residence of the Wali…
On 20 April 2016, UNAMID Communications and Public Information Section in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Culture, Information and Tourism, in Zalingei, Central Darfur, organized a cultural festival with the participation of various tribes in the area. The event, aimed at strengthening the social fabric among local communities, included exhibition of local handmade products, traditional dances and musical concerts. Photo by Mohammed Idriss Mohammed, UNAMID.
UNAMID Holds Inter-tribal Culture Festival in Zalingei, Central Darfur
On 20 April, UNAMID Sector Central, in partnership with the local state Ministry of Social Affairs, Culture, Information and Tourism, organized an Inter-tribal Culture Festival, Art Exhibition and Musical Concert in Zalingei…
Press Statement of the UN Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Mr. Aristide Nononsi
Khartoum, 28 April 2016 As I conclude my second visit as Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, I would like to first thank all of you for attending this press briefing. I would also like to express…
On 2 May 2016, UNAMID`s Sector West Child Protection Unit (CPU), distributed vests inscribed with messages that promote the protection of children at the launch ceremony of the Darfur-wide campaign, under the theme: “No Child Soldiers – Protect Darfur” at Krinding (1) Camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in El-Geneina, West Darfur. Photo by Elsadig Daud, UNAMID.
UNAMID Launches No Child Soldiers– Protect Darfur Campaign in West Darfur
On 2 May 2016, UNAMID`s Sector West Child Protection Unit (CPU), launched a Darfur-wide campaign, under the theme: “No Child Soldiers – Protect Darfur” at Krinding (1) Camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in El…
UNAMID JSR tours the Mission’s sector headquarters across Darfur
El Fasher, 8 May 2016 – As part of his meetings with senior UNAMID officials, state authorities, and the local community, the AU-UN Joint Special Representative, Martin Uhomoibhi, visited Zalingei, Central Darfur, El Geneina…
On 6 May 2016, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative (JSR), Martin Uhomoibhi, concluded a five-day visit to the Mission’s Sectors across Darfur. During his tour, Mr. Uhomoibhi met with local authorities, internally displaced persons, native administration leaders, refugees as well as UNAMID staff and members of the UN Country Team. In the picture, the JSR addresses the South Sudanese refugees at Khor Omer camp near El Daein, East Darfur. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
UNAMID JSR tours the Mission’s sector headquarters across Darfur
El Fasher, 8 May 2016 – As part of his meetings with senior UNAMID officials, state authorities, and the local community, the AU-UN Joint Special Representative, Martin Uhomoibhi, visited Zalingei, Central Darfur, El Geneina…
Implementation Follow-Up Commission of the Doha Document convenes in Khartoum
Khartoum, 9 May 2016 – The eleventh meeting of the Implementation Follow-up Commission (IFC) of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) was held today in Khartoum, Sudan. The Commission discussed the progress made and…
UNAMID condemns attacks in Sortony, calls for maximum restraint
El fasher, 10 May 2016—The AU-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) condemns yesterday’s attack on a part of the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) Gathering Site in Sortony, North Darfur, where unidentified armed men on gun…