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Stabilization and human rights for internally displaced persons in Darfur
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UNAMID Head conducts first official visit to South Darfur
UNAMID expresses concern over allegations of improper team site handovers
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UNAMID trains Sudan Armed Forces on child rights & child protection in armed conflict

On 12 September 2017, a digger loads rubbish into UNAMID truck during a Mission-supported clean-up campaign in Nyala, South Darfur. Photo by Mubarak Bako, UNAMID.

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 homes due to conflict.

19 Sep 2017

On 10 September 2017, UNAMID handed over a completed Women’s Development Centre to the community in Mukjar locality, Central Darfur. The centre, one of the Mission’s Quick Impact Projects, aims to strengthen the capacity of local women and promote their participation in community development. Photo by Kone Mouroulaye, UNAMID.

On 14 September 2017, UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Jeremiah Mamabolo, briefed the United Nations Security Council in New York about the situation in Darfur. Mr. Mamabolo said that the Mission is in phase one of its reconfiguration, with four team sites closed in North and East Darfur, and seven more to be closed by the end of September. Mr. Mamabolo also said that the region has remained largely calm in the past few months. Photo by Kim Haughton, United Nations.

On 11 September 2017, UNAMID launched a Quick Impact Project to provide solar street lighting in El Geneina, West Darfur. The initiative – aimed at enhancing security in the area – is one of a number of community-level projects that the Mission is supporting around Darfur. Photo by Muntasir Sharafadin, UNAMID.

On 10 September 2017, UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Jeremiah Mamabolo, handed over two projects including a primary school to local authorities in Tine, North Darfur. Equipped with eight new classrooms, school furniture, an office and two latrines, the school project is part of the Mission’s Quick Impact Projects programme and aims to improve access to education. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

UNAMID expresses concern over allegations of improper team site handovers

El Fasher, 11 September 2017 — UNAMID is concerned about recent allegations of improper handover of team sites in North Darfur as part of its mandated reconfiguration.

11 Sep 2017

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 homes due to conflict.

19 Sep 2017

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.

19 Sep 2017

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