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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On 28 January 2015, as part of the ongoing Community-based Labour-intensive Projects (CLIPs), UNAMID’s Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Section launched two vocational skills training projects for youth in…
On 21 and 22 January 2015, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section and the Justice Committee, Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) jointly organized a two-day workshop in Khartoum on…
UNAMID Force Commander, Lt. General Paul Ignace Mella, talks about the dedication of UNAMID’s military peacekeepers to furthering the cause of peace in Darfur despite severe operational challenges. By Paul Omalla In July 2007…
Many years of conflict have resulted in the proliferation of camps for internally displaced persons and an education system that lacks basic services. Against this backdrop, Darfur is struggling to meet the needs of its…
A strategic geographical location and overarching unity among local communities has led to the development of a vibrant economy and enviable social cohesion in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur. By Emadeldin Rijal El…
Darfuri marketplaces, such as the El Fasher market in North Darfur, are vibrant, thriving spaces and symbolize the spirit of entrepreneurship and resilience inherent in local communities across this conflict-affected region…
Renowned Darfuri fashion designer, Dr. Salwa Mukhtar Saleh, speaks to Voices of Darfur about her design sensibility, her views on the challenges faced by women and youth in Darfur as well as the role played by local…
Cultural performances, traditional dances and drama presentations were among the activities conducted by Ajaweed group and University students during the commemoration of Human Rights Days. Held on 10 December 2014 under the…