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 News

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Working with Communities for Peace UNAMID’s Civil Affairs personnel are playing a complex and vital role, helping to rebuild trust at the community level and re-establish a culture of peace in the conflict-torn region of…
Nyala Evolves with Displacement, Development As Sudan’s second largest city and Darfur’s largest metropolitan area, Nyala serves as an example of the challenges towns in this region are facing due to the ongoing conflict and…
Attitudes Shift on Female Circumcision The global campaign to identify female circumcision as female genital mutilation, a practice common in many parts of the world, is resulting in a slow but steady change in Darfur. By…
Darfur’s Struggle for Water As competition over Darfur’s natural water resources is one of the major drivers of the decade-long conflict here, UNAMID and its partners have been working to address this issue. By Albert…
Harmonizing Darfur: An Interview with Omar Ihsas In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Mr. Omar Ihsas spoke about his career, the challenges he has faced and his belief in the pivotal role that music plays in the Darfur…
Darfur’s Struggle to Eliminate Child Malnutrition In the conflict-torn region of Darfur, where a decade-long struggle has led to widespread population displacements, food shortages and public health issues, child malnutrition…
The Grand River Valleys of Darfur Each year during the rainy season, Darfur’s valleys flood with rushing water, a highly valuable but underused resource that could play a key role in fostering economic development and…