UNAMID
United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur

Closure of UNAMID

The United Nations – African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) mandate ended on 31 December 2020 following UN Security Council Resolution 2559, concluding over a decade of peacekeeping efforts to stabilize Darfur and protect civilians.

06 Jan 11 - UNAMID peacekeeper released, in high spirit and good health

06 January 2011 - UNAMID international civilian staff member, Istvan Papp, who was released yesterday after 90 days in captivity, underwent a medical examination both by a UNAMID Medical Team and Alamal specialist hospital in Khartoum. He appeared to be in high spirit and good health.

Istvan Papp and Hungarian Ambassador left Khartoum to Cairo this afternoon.



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