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UNAMID Head conducts first official visit to South Darfur
UNAMID Head conducts first official visit to South Darfur UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Jeremiah Mamabolo, recently concluded his first official visit to South Darfur which took place on 7-8 September. During his…
Arms proliferation continues in Darfur, but area remains largely calm, Security Council told
NEW YORK - The situation in Darfur has been largely calm in recent months, but there is continued violence fuelled by a proliferation of weapons and competition over natural resources, a senior United Nations official today…
United Nations Secretary-General appoints Bintou Keita of Guinea as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations
NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Bintou Keita of Guinea as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. She will succeed El Ghassim Wane of Mauritania…
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Stabilization and human rights for internally displaced persons in Darfur
The African Union/United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) focuses on the protection of civilians—especially vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons who remain unable to return to their traditional…
UNAMID calls for restraint in clashes between government forces and internally displaced at Kalma camp, South Darfur
El Fasher, 22 September 2017- UNAMID is deeply concerned about clashes between government forces and internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing at Kalma camp, South Darfur, which have led to the death of at least three IDPs…
24th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism Meeting on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur
NEW YORK - The following is a the 'Agreed Outcome' document following the 24th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism meeting on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), held in New York on 22…
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Role of social media in conflict resolution and peacebuilding focus of El Fasher debate
EL FASHER - The role of social media in conflict resolution and peacebuilding was the topic of a UNAMID-supported debate to mark the International Day of Peace. Held under the theme ‘Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and…
On 04 October 2017, UNAMID’s Community Outreach Unit (COU) conducted a visit to Almustagbal Basic School for Girls and El Fasher Secondary School for Girls in North Darfur. Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.
Sensitization on UNAMID mandate focus of school visits in North Darfur
UNAMID’s Community Outreach Unit (COU) recently conducted visits to Almustagbal Basic School for Girls and El Fasher Secondary School for Girls in North Darfur; these took place on 2 and 4 October 2017, respectively…
UNAMID welcomes the decision to lift economic sanctions on Sudan
Zalingei, 8 October 2017 — UNAMID welcomes the US Administration’s decision to lift most economic sanctions imposed on Sudan. The decision, which ends more than two decades of economic sanctions, is hoped to contribute…
Photo by Mohammed Idriss, UNAMID.
UNAMID Joint Special Representative visits Central Darfur
On 7 October 2017, UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Jeremiah Mamabolo, visited Zalingei, Central Darfur, where he met with the Wali (Governor), of Central Darfur, Mr. Jaffer Abdul Hakam, and members of the State…
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.
UNAMID collaborates with Office of the General Prosecutor for Darfur Crimes on transitional and criminal justice workshop
On 12 October 2017, UNAMID Human Rights Section, in collaboration with the Office of the General Prosecutor for Darfur Crimes, concluded a two-day workshop on the role of transitional and criminal justice in achieving peace…
Photo by Mutaz Munafal, UNAMID.
UNAMID hands over Tulus team site to Government of Sudan
On 15 October 2017, UNAMID officially handed over its team site in Tulus, South Darfur, to the Government of Sudan. The event took place in Tulus locality, some 80 kilometers south-east of Nyala, and was attended by the Joint…