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.

19 Jan 11 - One killed in North Darfur IDP camp

19 January 2011 - UNAMID confirms reports of the killing of a man in the market of Al Salaam internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, near El Fasher, Norh Darfur, on 17 January by Sudanese police. The motive behind the shooting is unknown. However, the officer was later arrested by the Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Service.



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