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UNAMID Rule of Law recently organized training workshops for rural court judges in four Darfur states-- El Fasher, North Darfur; El Daein, East Darfur; Zalingei, Central Darfur; and El Geneina, West Darfur. Some 120 judges received training on Sudanese laws, legal procedures and techniques for…

On 23 April 2018, UNAMID handed over a police post at Al Riyadh camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in El Geneina, West Darfur, to Government of Sudan police forces. The project is part of the Mission’s efforts to strengthen rule of law and enhance security in the area. The police post is…

On 24 to 25 April 2018, UNAMID’s Communication and Public Information Section organized a peaceful coexistence festival as well as a photo exhibition with interactive installations of a traditional Darfuri village at the Mission’s headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur. The event was held under the…

El Fasher, 15 May 2018 – On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend my best wishes to the Government and people of Sudan, at the start of the Holy month of Ramadan. As we all know, Ramadan is a month of worship, reflection and reconciliation…

Briefing on UNAMID to the United Nations Security Council By Jeremiah N. Mamabolo UNAMID Joint Special Representative 10 May 2018 El Fasher Mme. President It is an honour and privilege for me to update this esteemed Council on the situation in Darfur and the work of UNAMID. Detailed information on…

El Fasher, 20 May 2018 - The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) Joint Special Representative (JSR) Jeremiah Mamabolo has concluded a two day visit to oversee progress on the establishment of the Mission’s temporary operating base in Golo, Jebel Marra. On arrival, UNAMID…

UNAMID Gender Advisory Unit (GAU), in collaboration with the South Darfur State Ministry for Social Affairs (MoSA) recently concluded a two-day workshop to establish Women’s Protection Networks for internally displaced persons (IDP) in the state. About 60 women, comprising 51 from IDP camps and nine…

El Fasher, 24 May 2018 – The African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) expresses deep concern about recent attacks on three different internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Central Darfur state, which took place between 21 and 23 May 2018, resulting in a number of…

The Secretary-General message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 29 May 2018 On May 29 th, 1948, the United Nations Security Council authorized the first United Nations peacekeeping operation – the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. On this 70 th anniversary…

On 29 May 2018, UNAMID commemorated the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers under the theme “UN Peacekeeping: 70 Years of Service and Sacrifice.” The event, which took place at the Mission’s Headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, was attended by UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative…

More than 50 participants representing local Councils, senior public Servants, the Native Administration and Civil Society attended a UNAMID’s Governance and Community Stabilization Section supported workshop organized on 10 May 2018, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Public…

On 29 May 2018, UNAMID’s Governance and Community Stabilization Section in collaboration with Bahr el Arab Locality, East Darfur, conducted a one-day community sensitization workshop at Abu Matariq area to promote the historical peaceful co-existence between nomads and their Dinka Malwal…