Sudan and UN agree to extend Action Plan for Protection of Children in Armed Conflict
KHARTOUM - The Government of Sudan and the United Nations this week agreed to extend for six months the Action Plan for the Protection of Children from Violations in Armed Conflict. “The Government of the Sudan appreciates the constructive cooperation with The United Nations and other partners to…
A ‘different’ Darfur has emerged since 2003; exit strategy for AU-UN mission being considered
NEW YORK - The African Union (AU) and the United Nations are actively discussing with the Government of Sudan how best to configure a strategy for AU-UN peacekeeping to eventually leave Darfur, the head of that operation said today. “In view of the current circumstances in Darfur, a pragmatic…
UNAMID Ordnance Disposal Office conducts clearance of Explosive Remnants of War in Umdam village, North Darfur
Upon the request of the community residing in Umdam village, North Darfur, located some 60 kilometres from the state capital, El Fasher, UNAMID’s Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO) carried out an Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) clearance in the area. Umdam village, predominantly an agricultural…
West Darfur prisons officers receive training on human rights standards and prison duties
On 18 April 2017, UNAMID’s Rule of Law Section, in collaboration with the Government of Sudan (GoS) Prisons Administration, concluded a two- week training on Prisons Management, Human Rights and Operations for 30 GoS officers at Ardamata prison, West Darfur. The objective of the workshop was to…
Milestone achieved in clearance of Explosive Remnants of War in West Darfur
FOROBARANGA, WEST DARFUR - Thousands of people from Forobaranga, West Darfur, gathered to mark a milestone in the safety of their community this week. In an event on 24 April, UNAMID and the National Mine Action Centre joined with locals in Forobaranga town to celebrate the clearance of Explosive…
UNAMID hands over equipment to Community Policing Volunteers in Gokar, West Darfur
EL GENEINA - The work of Community Policing Volunteers to improve security in Gokar village, West Darfur has been given a boost with the provision by UNAMID of key work equipment. At a ceremony in the village, on 26 April 2017, UNAMID handed over a range of UNDP-funded equipment -- including…
UNAMID DJSR launches community stabilization projects in Shattaya, South Darfur
On 7 May 2017, UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative-Protection, Bintou Keita, accompanied by Berhanmeskel Nega, Head of Office, Sector South, Adam El Tayeb, Wali (Governer), South Darfur and government officials, launched a community stabilization project in Shattaya, some 170 kilometres south…
UNAMID supports engineering project in Ardamata, West Darfur
On 4 May 2017, Oumar Kane, Head of Office, Sector West, UNAMID, inspected work being undertaken by the Mission in support of the state government to prevent soil erosion and damage from flash floods along Kaja River, Ardamata Valley, in El Geneina, West Darfur. Mr. Kane noted that annual rainfall…
UNAMID Joint Special Representative engages with East Darfur community
EL DAEIN - UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Kingsley Mamabolo, met the Governor, tribal leaders, and community representatives during a two-day visit to El Daein, East Darfur this week. Local issues were canvassed during a meeting with the Wali (Governor), Annas Mohammed and members of the…
UNAMID organizes annual debate at University of El Fasher, North Darfur
On 9 May 2017, UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS), in partnership with the Centre for Peace and Development Studies, University of El Fasher, organized an annual debate around the topic, “Peace for development or development for peace; which comes first?” The event, which…
Peaceful co-existence focus of West Darfur conference
EL GENEINA - More than 700 people, including the head of UNAMID and key community leaders, gathered to address the issue of peaceful co-existence at a conference this week in El Geneina, West Darfur. Jeremiah Mamabolo, UNAMID Joint Special Representative, spoke at the event, which was hosted by Fadl…
Peacekeeper Profile: Caroline Komsana
Major Caroline Komsana has worked with the South African National Defence Force (Air Force) for 20 years. This is her fourth deployment to a UN peacekeeping mission. In this short interview, Major Komsana speaks of her dual role as Chief CIMIC Officer (Civilian-Military Coordination) and Gender…