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.

30 Jan 11 - Patrol denied passage

27 January 2011 - A UNAMID patrol heading from El Fasher to Tabit in North Darfur yesterday was denied access at the Zamzam checkpoint on the outskirts of El Fasher by Government officials citing an unstable security situation.


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