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UNAMID raise awareness on the imminent closure of its headquarters in south Darfur
UN State Liaison Functions organizes training on “Fair trial standards” for district court judges...
UNAMID celebrates the International Day of Peace in Zalingei, Central Darfur
UN SLFs conduct training on human rights for rural courts judges and native administration in South...
UN SLFs organizes vocational skills training for at-risk youth in Tawila locality, North Darfur
UNAMID female soldiers empower displaced women in Khor Abeche through income generating projects
UN State Liaison Functions provide Human Rights training to Sudan Police in North Darfur
UNAMID and FAO sign MoU to combat inter-communal violence in Darfur
UNAMID conducts awareness campaign against sexual violence in conflict in Golo, Central Darfur
UN State Liaison Functions conduct workshop on justice delivery for victims of sexual and gender-...

From 1 to 3 October, thirty women attended a workshop organised by UNAMID’s Gender Advisory Unit (GAU) in Nyala, south Darfur. GAU training focussed on developing Darfuri women’s skills in mediation and negotiation to ensure that women take leading roles and are actively involved in ongoing peacebuilding efforts and political developments in Darfur and Sudan as a whole. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

UNAMID raise awareness on the imminent closure of its headquarters in south Darfur

UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS) launched on 29 September 2019 a two-week awareness raising campaign on the Mission’s transition process and the imminent closure of its Headquarters in Nyala, South Darfur.

13 Oct 2019

On 9 October 2019, a delegation from US Embassy in Khartoum, led by Political Affairs Officer, Mr. Robert Wong, paid a one-day visit to Golo, Central Darfur. The delegation met with UNAMID Temporary Operating Base (TOB) team, local government officials and community leaders and discussed the security situation in the area and UNAMID transition. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.

On 8 October 2019, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui addressed UNAMID staff during a town hall meeting in El Fasher, North Darfur. Discussions included staff concerns and the future of the Mission in Darfur. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

On 9 October 2019, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui accompanied by UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo met in Khartoum with the Sudan Prime Minister, Dr. Abdalla Hamdok. During the meeting, they explored ways in which the UN-AU could provide support to the Government of Sudan during this transitional phase for the country. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

On 7 October 2019, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix (center) and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui (left), started a three-day visit to Sudan, where they met in Khartoum with UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo (right). The UN-AU key officials also attended the 27th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism Meeting on UNAMID and will travel to Darfur to hold discussions with UNAMID senior management and meet with Government of Sudan officials before concluding the visit. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

On 14 October 2019, UNAMID Chief of Staff, Mr. Luke Mhlaba, visited Tawilla Team site in North Darfur, to assess the general situation on the ground. He also interacted with women who are being taught to sew clothes by the UNAMID Nepalese Formed Police Unit as part of capacity building for women in the area. UNAMID Photo

On 7 October 2019, UNAMID peacekeepers provided protection during a medical campaign for the local population in the Sabanga area, approximately 12 kilometers north east of UNAMID Temporary Operating Base in Golo, Central Darfur.The campaign was conducted by a local INGO (the International Medical Corps). As part of its core mandate,UNAMID provides escorts to humanitarian workers in the areas of its operations. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.

 On 15 October 2019, UNAMID Joint Special Representative/ Joint Chief Mediator, Jeremiah Mamabolo (left), met H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit,the President of the Republic of South Sudan at the Republican Palace in Juba, South Sudan. The meeting was held after the JSR had represented the African Union (AU) at the Launching Ceremony of the peace talks negotiations between the Government of Sudan and armed movements. JSR also affirmed the AU’s  readiness to support the Juba- hosted negotiations in every possible way in order to realise the aspirations of the Sudanese people for freedom, peace and justice. Photo courtesy, South Sudan Republican Palace. 

UNAMID raise awareness on the imminent closure of its headquarters in south Darfur

UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS) launched on 29 September 2019 a two-week awareness raising campaign on the Mission’s transition process and the imminent closure of its Headquarters in Nyala, South Darfur.

13 Oct 2019

UN State Liaison Functions organizes training on “Fair trial standards” for district court judges in South Darfur

UN State Liaison Functions in South Darfur in partnership with the State Judiciary organized a two-day training workshop on “Fair trial standards” for 21 district court judges drawn from Nyala and other localities of South Darfur State.

25 Sep 2019

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