The Secretary-General Appeal for Peace
New York, 1 January 2017 On my first day as Secretary-General of the United Nations, one question weighs heavily on my heart. How can we help the millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars with no end in sight? Civilians are pounded with deadly force. Women, children and…
UNAMID hands over water pumps to the displaced at Ardamata camp, West Darfur
On 29 December 2016, UNAMID’s Police Component handed over two repaired water pumps to the displaced at Ardmata camp in El Geneina, West Darfur. More than 3,000 people will benefit from the water pumps. The humanitarian project, funded and conducted by UNAMID, aimed at addressing the pressing need…
UNAMID organizes parade in honor of outgoing AU-UN Joint Special Representative
On 4 January 2017, UNAMID organized a farewell parade in honor of the outgoing AU-UN Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur, Martin Uhomoibhi. Mr. Uhomoibhi, a Nigerian national, was appointed by the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission as…
UNAMID distributes winter blankets to displaced people in West Darfur
On 31 December 2016, UNAMID peacekeepers distributed blankets to displaced people residing in three camps in El Geneina, West Darfur. The initiative was aimed at helping the local community cope with winter and prevent illnesses associated with the season. Some 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs…
UNAMID Leadership Visits South Darfur
On 9 January 2016, UNAMID Acting Joint Special Representative (AJSR), Kingsley Mamabolo, conducted a two-day visit to South Darfur, accompanied by the Mission’s Police Commissioner, Priscilla Makotose, and other senior officials. Upon their arrival, the UNAMID delegation paid a courtesy call on the…
Secretary-General, African Union Commission Chairperson appoint Jeremiah Kingsley Mamabolo of South Africa Acting Joint Special Representative for Darfur
NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced today the appointment of Jeremiah Nyamane Kingsley Mamabolo of South Africa as Acting Joint Special Representative for Darfur and Head of the African Union-United…
Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Marta Ruedas, on the easing of US sanctions against Sudan
KHARTOUM - The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Marta Ruedas, welcomes the easing of sanctions imposed by the United States against the Republic of Sudan, announced yesterday. This decision is recognition of steps taken by the Government of Sudan during recent months in a number…
Media Stakeout: Security Council President Olof Skoog on peace and security in Darfur and other areas of Africa
NEW YORK - United Nations Security Council President, Mr. Olof Skoog, briefed media on peace and security in Darfur and other areas of Africa. The first part of the media stakeout -- held 12 January, 2017 -- relates to Darfur. Mr. Skoog is the Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations…
UNAMID Provides Free Medical Services at Ardamata Prison, West Darfur
On 18 January 2017, the Bangladesh Contingent of UNAMID conducted free medical services at Ardamata prison in El Geneina, West Darfur. More than 100 male and female patients made up of prison officers and inmates benefited from the exercise. They received antibiotics, antimalarial and vitamin…
UN human rights expert welcomes US decision to lift economic sanctions on Sudan
GENEVA - The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and international sanctions, Idriss Jazairy, welcomed the recent decision of President Barack Obama to lift most sanctions unilaterally imposed by the United States on Sudan. “By lifting sanctions on Sudan, after adopting similar…
Child rights and protection focus of UNAMID- supported SAF officers training
Strengthening the capacity and sensitivity of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) toward child rights and child protection was the focus of a UNAMID-supported workshop held in El Fasher in northern Darfur last week. Some 49 SAF officers took part in the training on 18 January 2107, conducted by UNAMID’s…
UNAMID organizes Open Day on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
On 23 January 2017, UNAMID’s Gender Advisory Unit, in collaboration with state committees and the Ministry of Social Affairs in all five Darfur states, organized an Open Day in El Fasher, North Darfur, to discuss the progress in the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325…