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Safety in conflict zones focus of workshop for Darfur-based female journalists

EL FASHER – Women journalists from across Darfur took part in a ‘Safety in Conflict Zones’ workshop in El Fasher recently, supported in part by UNAMID.

25 May 2017

A friendly football match underway at Abu Shouk camp for the displaced, near El Fasher, North Darfur. The recent event, which involved local teams, was part of an outreach campaign organized by UNAMID in line with the Mission’s continued efforts to disseminate a culture of peace among communities across Darfur. Photo by Amin Ismael, UNAMID.

On 20 May 2017, a group of Darfuris prepare to take part in a camel race in Ed Elfursan locality, South Darfur. The event was part of an outreach campaign organized by UNAMID to familiarize the population with the Mission’s mandate and disseminate a culture of peace among the communities. Photo by Amin Ismael. UNAMID.

UNAMID’s Bangladesh peacekeepers conducted recently a medical clinic at Ardamata camp for the displaced, in El Geneina, West Darfur, in partnership with Sudanese military health authorities. More than 400 people were reached including with free medical services, clothing and school materials. Photo by Muntasir Sharafadin. UNAMID.

UNAMID supports demobilization of 500 ex-combatants in West Darfur

EL GENEINA – Some 500 ex-combatants, including 30 women, are going through the process of demobilization and return to civilian life at a camp in El Geneina, West Darfur, thanks in part to support from UNAMID.

23 May 2017

On 16 May 2017, UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section, in partnership with UNESCO and the Sudanese Union of Journalists, concluded a three-day “safety in conflict zones” workshop for female journalists in Darfur. Some 24 journalists, from all Darfur states -- including eight UNAMID personnel -- participated in the event, which took place at the Mission’s headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.