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.

12 Dec 10 - UNAMID celebrates Human Rights Day

12 December 2010 - UNAMID carried out a series of activities in North, South and West Darfur under the theme “Human Rights Defenders Acting to End Discrimination,” following the commemoration of Human Rights Day on 10 December 2010.

In El Fasher, the program included the reading of messages from the UN Secretary General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as a drama performance.


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