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.

UNAMID provides water to new arrivals at Zam Zam IDP Camp

18 March 2009 -- The number of new arrivals in Zam Zam Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in North Darfur continues to rise, bringing the total to about 80,000. The majority of the newcomers are from villages and IDP camps in South Darfur, but there are also arrivals from Shangil Tobaya in North Darfur.

To date, UNAMID has provided 100,000 litres of water to the IDPs and more is expected in the coming days. In addition, UNAMID has also provided four bladders to be used for water storage.

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