Prison officers in North Darfur receive training on improving treatment of prisoners
On 1 December 2016, to equip prison officers with knowledge regarding international standards and best practices related to the treatment and care of prisoners, UNAMID's Rule of Law Section, in collaboration with the State Prisons Administration, concluded a two-week training course in El Fasher…
UNAMID peacekeepers join global applause for volunteers
On 5 December 2016, to commemorate International Volunteers Day, UNAMID peacekeepers joined United Nations volunteers across Darfur in a series of activities aimed at supporting local communities. Working under the theme “Global Applause – give volunteers a hand,” UNAMID's national and international…
UNAMID joins internally displaced in North Darfur to commemorate Human Rights Day
On 10 December 2016, UNAMID's Human Rights Section celebrated Human Rights Day with the residents of Abu Shouk camp for the displaced, in El Fasher, North Darfur. The event was organized under the global theme, “Stand up for Someone’s Rights Today.” Hundreds of people, including community leaders…
Prisons staff and inmates participate in HIV/AIDS outreach events in North Darfur
On 8 December 2016, the State Prisons Administration, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with UNAMID's Rule of Law Section, concluded a two-day health outreach campaign on HIV/AIDS. More than 200 inmates and prisons staff in Kheir Khanaga Women's Prison and Shallah Federal Prison in El Fasher…
UNAMID's Pakistani peacekeepers host medical camps for IDPs, refugees and prison inmates in East Darfur
On 11 December 2016, UNAMID's Pakistani peacekeepers reached out to internally displaced persons, refugees from South Sudan and prison inmates through free medical camps in El Daein, East Darfur. More than 1,255 cases were treated at both the Khor Omer camp and the El Daein Central Prison, said…
UNAMID marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in North Darfur
On 15 December 2016, UNAMID's Communications and Public Information Section, in collaboration with the El Fasher Disabled Union, North Darfur, commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, under the theme “Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want.” Activities to mark the day…
UNAMID expresses serious concern over attempts to disrupt operations by former staff
El Fasher, 15 December 2016 – The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) expresses serious concern over recent repeated attempts by a number of former staff members to disrupt its operations. They have on a number of occasions forcefully blocked movement in and out of…
UNAMID and North Darfur Horse Racing Union organize competition to promote social cohesion
On 16 December 2016, UNAMID’s Community Outreach Unit (COU), in collaboration with the Horse Racing Union, North Darfur, organized a race as part of the Mission’s ongoing outreach activities to promote peaceful coexistence and social cohesion across Darfur. Additionally, the occasion marked the…
West Darfur women mark UNSCR 1325 global Open Day in El Geneina
On 14 December 2016, the United Nations and government officials joined more than 50 women, including representatives from civil society organizations, internally displaced persons, youth, women and activist groups, to mark the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 Global Open Day…
Three abducted humanitarian workers released in West Darfur
El Fasher, 20 December 2016 – Three staff members of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) who were abducted in El Geneina, West Darfur, on 27 November 2016, were freed on 19 December. Sarun Pradhan and Ramesh Karki, both nationals of Nepal, and Musa Omer Musa Mohamed, a citizen of…
AU-UN Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator's end-of-year message
El Fasher, 28 December 2016— On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I wish the people and the Government of Sudan a peaceful and joyous new year. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate them on the Independence Day of Sudan which would be commemorated on 1…
UNAMID participates in demobilizing more than 700 former combatants in East Darfur
From 27 November to 19 December 2016, UNAMID’s Community Stabilization Section (CSS), in collaboration with East Darfur stakeholders, including the Sudan Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (SDDRC), UN Development Programme (UNDP) and World Food Programme (WFP), conducted the…