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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Ending the Use of Child Soldiers in Darfur While there is much evidence to indicate a groundswell of change has been steadily gathering momentum to end the use of child soldiers completely in Darfur, much more work remains to…
Ephemeral Craft: An Interview with Henna Artist Fatima Mohamed Henna, a temporary art form, has long been used to enhance personal style or make a fashion statement. In the conflict-torn region of Darfur, the craft is serving…
Solidarity Market: WFP’s New Food System The time when the World Food Programme distributed food only from trucks is passing. Now, the agency is implementing a new, efficient method designed to stimulate local economies. By…
Local Mediation to End Tribal Disputes Even with a signed ceasefire agreement in place, conflict between tribes in North Darfur has continued. UNAMID’s Civil Affairs section has been working to support local mediation…
A Medical Clinic for the People UNAMID’s Hospital in Kabkabiya is staffed by a military contingent with the sole purpose of providing medical services not only to peacekeepers, but also to members of the local community. By…
Toward Equitable Access to Water While disputes over scarce water resources have been cited regularly as one of the root causes of the conflict in Darfur, UNAMID has been working to address this pressing issue. By Abdullahi…
Building Peace in Darfur’s Communities To support peace efforts in Darfur at the community level, UNAMID’s Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) section has been implementing strategies designed to reduce…
El Fasher, 24 April 2013 – The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and its humanitarian partners delivered nearly 80,000 kilograms of critical humanitarian aid to thousands of displaced civilians in…