21 June 2011 - More than 700 residents of West Darfur’s Sirba locality were yesterday joined by UNAMID’s regional leadership in marking the opening of the region’s new native administration headquarters.

The hall’s construction was funded by a UNAMID Quick Impact Project (QIP) to support the local leaders’ vital role in resolving conflicts and mediating peace among ethnic groups. “The role of traditional leaders in democratic governance,” said Dysane Dorani, the Mission’s regional Head of Office, adding that the facility would “promote communal integration and improve harmonious relationships through social meetings and activities among tribes in a warm conducive atmosphere.”

Native administration leaders in Darfur are often called on to arbitrate disagreements over land, domestic disputes, criminal cases and inter-tribal tensions.

UNAMID Head of Office in West Darfur, Mr. Dysani Dorani greeted by traditional dancers at the opening of a new native administration building funded by the Mission.

Mr. Dorani also officially launched a two-day workshop by UNAMID for 120 community leaders on promoting democratic governance by increasing and strengthening their participation in the government processes at at all levels. The members included women’s groups, youth groups, religious leaders, internally displaced persons, trade unions, academics, political party members and other elected officials.


 

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