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21 September, UNAMID peacekeepers at the Mission’s team site in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, distributed relief packages to thirty families, most affected by recent floods and torrential rains in the area. The packages included mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, rain sheets and other items. UNAMID photo.

6 October; UNAMID Police component conducted a one-day workshop for 19 Sudanese female police officers from Zalingei town in Central Darfur. The workshop focused on Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Conflict Related Sexual Violence, Family and Child Protection among other issues, was held at the Mission’s Headquarters in Zalingei, Central Darfur. Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.

31 August; UNAMID peacekeepers and members of the Sudan Police Force (SPF) conducted a joint patrol in Shawa farming area, some 17 kilometers east of Zalingei town in Central Darfur. The joint patrol was aimed at enhancing confidence in the protection role of the Sudanese Police in various camps for internally displaced persons and villages in the Mission’s Area of Responsibility. Photo by Tony Priyanto UNAMID.

7 October; UNAMID team in the UN State Liaison Functions (SLFs) conducted a one-day training for 20 women from Al Salam and Taiba camps for internally displaced persons in Zalingei, Central Darfur. The training on bread making was aimed at equipping the participants with income generating skills to improve their livelihoods.Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.

14 October; UNAMID Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator (JSR/JCM), Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo (left), met with the new Undersecretary of the Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Sherif Abdalla, at the latter’s office in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. During the meeting, they exchanged views on UNAMID’s support to implementation of the Sudan’s National Protection of Civilians Plan, the Tripartite Mechanism meeting on UNAMID and the Mission’s envisaged exit from Darfur. Photo by Parvez Khan, UNAMID.

17 October; UNAMID Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator (JSR/JCM), Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo (left), met with the South Sudanese Chief Mediator, Mr. Tut Gatluak (second left) in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. During the meeting, they discussed the implementation of the Peace Agreement between Transitional Government of Sudan and armed movements--signed early this month in Juba, South Sudan. Photo by Parvez Khan, UNAMID.

15 October; UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR), Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho (third left) visited Kass town in South Darfur State where she met with representatives of internally displaced persons (IDPs). During the meeting, they discussed issues related to the security situation, protection of civilians, UNAMID’s transition and use of the mission’s premises and assets after the mission’s envisaged exit from Darfur. DJSR Gbeho also met separately with youths, nomads, farmers, women groups as well as local government officials in the area and discussed the same issues. Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID

18 October; UNAMID’s Rule of Law team in the UN State Liaison Functions (SLFs) in collaboration with UNDP and the State Directorate of Prisons and Reforms started a two-week training for 50 newly recruited Sudanese prisons officers in Elfasher, North Darfur. The training focuses on Human Rights Approach to Prisons Management and Application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in prisons, aimed at building the capacity of law enforcement institutions in Darfur. UNAMID photo

19 October; UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR), Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho visited Nertiti in Central Darfur State where she met with representatives of internally displaced persons (IDPs). During the meeting, they discussed issues related to the security situation, protection of civilians, UNAMID’s transition and use of the mission’s premises and assets after the mission’s envisaged exit from Darfur. DJSR Gbeho also met separately with youths, nomads, farmers,women groups as well as local government officials in the area and discussed the same issues. Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.

21 October; UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section, in partnership with the Peace and Development Studies Institute at the University of Zalingei in Central Darfur State, convened the annual debate under the topic: “UNAMID current mandate is set to end at the end of December 2020. How do you assess the impact of the Mission’s operations in the region over the last 12 years? was it successful or not, and why?”. The event, held at Zalingei University, brought together around 100 participants including university students, academics, teachers, internally displaced persons, native administration, civil society organizations as well as youth and women groups. Photo by Owies Elfaki, UNAMID.

25 October; The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui held the 28th Tripartite Coordination Mechanism comprising the United Nations, the African Union and the Government of Sudan on UNAMID. The meeting, held in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, discussed issues surrounding the Mission’s ongoing transition and drawdown processes in the context of the recently signed Juba Peace Agreement. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

26 October; The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Smail Chergui met with the Wali (Governor) of North Darfur State, Mr. Mohammed Hassan Arabi at the latter’s office in Elfasher, North Darfur, as part of their current visit to Sudan, including Darfur region . During the meeting, they discussed issues surrounding the Mission’s ongoing transition and drawdown processes in the context of the recently signed Juba Peace Agreement. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.

26 October; UNAMID, United Nations Country Team, local community members including women and youth groups, internally displaced persons as well representatives of El Fasher University, belatedly celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations in El Fasher town, North Darfur. The event included a photo exhibition—showcasing the Mission’s legacy since its inception, Darfurimodel village, musical concert, cultural performances, and handicrafts market. A similar event was held on the same day, in Zalingei,Central Darfur, whose event included a drama performance on COVID-19 awareness, peace songs and cultural shows from UNAMID’s Gambian contingent. Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID.

UNAMID peacekeepers at the Mission’s Team Site in Kabkabiya, North Darfur recently organized a social entertainment event for community members including school children in the area. The event included a tableau, a session on COVID-19 awareness and a quiz. These activities are part of contributions from the peacekeepers to enriching and uplifting the spirits of the local populace during these times of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNAMID Photo.

UNCT/UNAMID State Liaison Functions - Phase 2 interim data now available

On 23 August 2020, UNAMID and the UNCT released the UN State Liaison Functions (SLFs) Data Mapping, highlighting the reach of completed projects under the SLF Phase 1 (January to June 2019).

29 Oct 2020

UNAMID commemorates 75th anniversary of the United Nations.

Hundreds of residents of El Fasher, north Darfur and Zalingei , central Darfur on 26 October joined the global community to mark the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations in colorful celebrations spiced with various social activities that included exhibition booths, Mission legacy photo exhibiti

29 Oct 2020

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