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On 2 May 2016, UNAMID`s Sector West Child Protection Unit (CPU), distributed vests inscribed with messages that promote the protection of children at the launch ceremony of the Darfur-wide campaign, under the theme: “No Child Soldiers – Protect Darfur” at Krinding (1) Camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in El-Geneina, West Darfur. Photo by Elsadig Daud, UNAMID.
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On 2 May 2016, UNAMID`s Sector West Child Protection Unit (CPU), launched a Darfur-wide campaign, under the theme: “No Child Soldiers – Protect Darfur” at Krinding (1) Camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in El…
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Khartoum, 28 April 2016 As I conclude my second visit as Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, I would like to first thank all of you for attending this press briefing. I would also like to express…
On 20 April 2016, UNAMID Communications and Public Information Section in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Culture, Information and Tourism, in Zalingei, Central Darfur, organized a cultural festival with the participation of various tribes in the area. The event, aimed at strengthening the social fabric among local communities, included exhibition of local handmade products, traditional dances and musical concerts. Photo by Mohammed Idriss Mohammed, UNAMID.
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On 20 April, UNAMID Sector Central, in partnership with the local state Ministry of Social Affairs, Culture, Information and Tourism, organized an Inter-tribal Culture Festival, Art Exhibition and Musical Concert in Zalingei…
On 14 April 2016, UNAMID Sector West Office handed over to local judicial authorities a newly constructed rural court building in Adikong area, West Darfur, as part of the Mission’s Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) programme.Photo by Muntasir Sharafadin, UNAMID.
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On 14 April 2016, UNAMID Sector West Office, handed over to local judicial authorities a newly constructed rural court building in Adikong area, about 25 kilometers west of El-Geneina town, West Darfur. The construction…
On 18 April 2016, the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultations (DIDC) Implementation Committee held a meeting at UNAMID’s headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur to discuss modalities to recommence the second phase of the dialogue at the locality-level in Darfur’s five states. Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID.
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On 18 April, the Darfur Internal Dialogue and Consultation (DIDC) Implementation Committee held a meeting at UNAMID Headquarter in El Fasher, North Darfur. The meeting, attended by UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative…
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The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is deeply concerned over the recent outbreak of violence in East Darfur which on 18 April in El Daein culminated in an attack on the residence of the Wali…
On 11 April 2016, UNAMID`s Human Rights Section, Sector North, handed over seating units consist of 348 benches and desks to four basic schools for boys and girls in Abu Zerega village, North Darfur. The event, part of the Mission’s support to education in Darfur through its Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) programme. .Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID.
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On 11 April 2016, UNAMID`s Human Rights Section, Sector North, handed over 348 benches and desks to four basic schools for boys and girls in Abu Zereiga village, approximately 50 kilometers south of El-Fasher, North Darfur…
07 April is universally commemorated as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. In his message, the UN Secretary-General said that we should all be inspired by the survivors’ courage in showing that reconciliation is possible even after such a tragedy. In the picture, UNAMID personnel, jointly with the Rwandan community in the Mission, commemorates the event in El Fasher, North Darfur. Photo by Mohamad Almahady, UNAMID.
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On 7 April, the UNAMID Rwanda Community joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda that took place in their country in 1994. History has proved that this…
On April 7, 2016, UNAMID Sector East Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO) organized a marathon to commemorate the International Awareness Day for Mine Action and Assistance in Action. In the picture Sector East ODO Team Leader Fidaa Soufan presenting a trophy to the Winner of the Marathon.Photo by Hassan Ibrahim Ishag, UNAMID.
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On 5 April 2016, UNAMID Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO), Sector Central, in collaboration with the [Sudan] National Ordnance Disposal Office (NODO) commemorated the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine…
Newly displaced persons in Sortoni, North Darfur, who fled their original homes and sought refuge near UNAMID's Team Site following ongoing clashes between armed movements and government forces in Jebel Marra area. 10 February 2016. UNAMID photo.
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UN News Centre 6 April 2016 – Intensified fighting since January has resulted in a rapidly worsening security situation and large-scale displacement in Sudan’s Darfur region, the top United Nations peacekeeping official…
On 24 January 2016, UNAMID’s Deputy Joint Special Representative, Bintou Keita, visited Anka and Umm Rai, in North Darfur. The mission aimed at ascertaining the protection and humanitarian needs of the community living there following attacks on their villages on 3 December 2015. Ms. Keita interacted with members of the displaced population who spoke about their concerns regarding the lack of food, shelter, water resources and medical facilities. Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID.
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April 07, 2016- The ongoing fighting between Government of Sudan forces and rebel movements in Jebel Marra, Central Darfur, has led to close to 65 000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), most of whom are women and children…
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He called on the members of the Council to impress on all parties to the conflict that a political solution remains the only viable option. Mr. Ladsous also reiterated the Secretary-General’s call to the Government of Sudan…