Press releases

  • 2 Jun 10 - Joint Chief Mediator for Darfur visits UNAMID
    10 Jul 2010 - 2 June 2010 - The AU-UN Joint Chief Mediator, Mr. Djibril Yipènè Bassolé, today visited the Headquarters of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). During his visit, he met with Joint Special Representative (JSR), Professor Ibrahim Gambari. They discussed ways and means to enhance coordination and cooperation.
  • 3 June 10 - UNAMID Chief visits West Darfur
    10 Jul 2010 -
    3 June 2010 - UNAMID Joint Special Representative, Professor Ibrahim Gambari today visited Zalingei, West Darfur. During the visit, JSR Gambari met UNAMID officials and personnel working in the area and was briefed on the security situation in the region as well as achievements made and challenges affecting the Mission’s operation.
  • 6 Jun 10 - UNAMID Head assures Agencies, Government of his commitment to West Darfur
    10 Jul 2010 - 06 June 2010 - In his first visit to El Geneina, West Darfur, UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR) Ibrahim Gambari met with UN Agencies and humanitarian teams, Sudanese Officials and Mission staff. The Mission head,   emphasizing the visit as one of many to come, noted the importance of exchanging views and in supporting the Sudan and Chad in implementing agreements that maintain good relations.
  • 8 June 10 - UNAMID, Darfur police continue combating violence against women
    10 Jul 2010 - 08 June 2010 - Yesterday marked the beginning of a ten-day workshop held in El Fasher, North Darfur, by UNAMID’s Human Rights component to increase the capacity of police officers in investigating violent crimes against women. The event was organized with support from the Swiss Government’s Fund Project to implement recommendations by the UN Group of Experts on Darfur.
  • 8 Jun 10 - AU-UN JSR, Mediator meet with civil society organizations
    10 Jul 2010 - 08 June 2010 - UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR) Ibrahim Gambari and AU-UN Joint Chief Mediator (JCM) for Darfur Djibril Bassolé today arrived in Nyala, South Darfur, to meet with over 60 representatives from Darfur’s civil society organizations (CSOs).  
  • 10 Jun 10 - UNAMID DJSR, EU Commissioner discuss humanitarian aid, recovery
    10 Jul 2010 - 10 June 2010 - UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) Mohamed Yonis today met with the visiting European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, Kristalina Georgieva in Nyala, South Darfur.  
  • 10 Jun 10 - JSR Gambari meets with Sudan Vice President Taha
    10 Jul 2010 - 10 June 2010 - UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR) Gambari was received today in Khartoum by Sudanese Vice President Ali Osman Mohammed Taha, who he briefed on the Mission’s recent activities.  
  • 15 Jun 10 - South Darfur artists come together on social issues
    10 Jul 2010 - 15 June 2010 - “The quest for lasting peace in Darfur needs the collective effort of the good people of Darfur,” said UNAMID official Reuben Inaju at the opening ceremony of a Mission workshop attended by 300 regional artists in Nyala, South Darfur.  
  • 16 Jun 10 - Ghanaian Police advisors recognized for service
    10 Jul 2010 - 16 June 2010 - A total of 249 Ghanaian police advisors serving with UNAMID today received peacekeeping medals in recognition of their commitment, professionalism, and dedication. Acting Police Commissioner, Mr. Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, who presided over the event, commended the officers for their contribution to peace and stability in Darfur and service to humanity.
  • 16 Jun 10 - Drought may add another blow to troubled region
    10 Jul 2010 -

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