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.

21 Oct 11 - Sudanese star performer to launch peace song in Darfur on UN Day

21 October, 2011 — World-renowned Sudanese singer, composer and band leader—Omer Ihsas—will launch the song “New Era: Darfur Peace Song”—at the observation of United Nations Day, 24 October, during a celebrationto be held from 10 a.m. at the Al Zubier Stadium in El Fasher, Darfur, with entertainers Saleh Idrees, Ahmed Sheeriff, Fathi Almahi, Safa Hamid and Shimoos. Later, at 1800, the entertainers will perform at a concert in the same venue. Omer Ihsas songs’ for Darfur including “If Clouds Gather,” composed for the Darfur International Conference on Water for Sustainable Peace in June 2011.


Both songs are available for free download here.