UNAMID’s JSR Statement on the Peace Process in Sudan
Khartoum, 26 March 2020 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has issued an appeal for ‘an immediate global’ ceasefire in conflict-affected areas around the world, calling on warring parties to put ‘armed conflict on lockdown’ and engage in dialogue, facilitate…
UNAMID Supports Government of Sudan in Combating desert locusts amid COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Khartoum, 01 April 2020— At a unique virtual handover ceremony and press conference, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative /Joint Chief Mediator (JSR/JCM) Jeremiah Mamabolo, contributed 10 off-road vehicles to the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Eisa Osman Sharief, as part of the…
UNAMID and state health authorities launch community awareness campaign against COVID-19
UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information (CPIS) and Governance and Community Stabilization Sections (GCSS), in partnership with the Darfur state authorities, this week launched a two-week Community Engagement Awareness Campaign (CEAC) in internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in north and…
UNAMID supports newly established COVID-19 Isolation Centre in Central Darfur
Zalingei, 5 April: As part of UNAMID’s efforts to support the Sudanese health authorities in preventing and combating COVID-19, the Mission handed over Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s newly COVID-19 Isolation Centre established in Zalingei…
UNAMID supports the Federal Ministry of Health in combating the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Khartoum, 22 April 2020 – As part of UNAMID’s continuous support to the Government of Sudan in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative /Joint Chief Mediator (JSR/JCM) Jeremiah Mamabolo, gifted five serviceable 4x4 vehicles, four high-capacity power generators and a…
Message from the Head of UNAMID on the occasion of Ramadan
Khartoum, 24 April 2020 – On behalf of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend my best wishes to the 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, where the basic…
UNAMID and UNCT sign Financial Agreement to support Government of Sudan in its fight against COVID-19
Zalingei, 7 May 2020- “UNAMID, in consultation with Government and in partnership with the UN Agency, Funds and Programmes (AFPs) implementing the Joint State Liaison Functions (SLFs) in Darfur, have agreed to allocate almost two million US dollars to support the Transitional Government of Sudan’s…
UNAMID Pakistani peacekeepers initiate production of Personal Protective Equipment to fight COVID-19
Zalingei, 7 May 2020- Pre-empting the worldwide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for the protection of health personnel against the COVID-19 pandemic, UNAMID peacekeepers manning the Level Two Field Hospital in the Mission’s Team Site in Kabkabiya, north Darfur, recently took…
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UNAMID distributes hygiene materials to IDPs in Central Darfur to help them combat the spread of COVID-19
Zalingei, 12 May 2020 - As part of UNAMID response and mitigation measures against the spread of the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) in Darfur, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section (HRS) distributed hygiene materials, comprising water jerrycans, soap, sanitizers and dignity kits to representatives of…
UNAMID reports 7 suspected COVID-19 cases at its Logistics Base
Zalingei , 22 May 2020 - The African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) wishes to inform about seven (7) suspected cases of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) reported amongst its personnel operating at the its Logistics Base in El Fasher, North Darfur. It is important to note that…
Message from the Head of UNAMID on Eid al-Fitr
Khartoum, 23 May 2020 – On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur ( UNAMID), I would like to extend greetings and best wishes to the people of Sudan o n Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Fitr is a time for forgiveness, kindness, and compassion. These qualities are the essence…