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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Darfur Joint Assessment Mission: The Journey to Development The Darfur Joint Assessment Mission is a process, outlined in the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, to highlight the need for early recovery and development…
Darfur’s Pottery: An Interview with Professor Mohamed Rashid In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Mohamed Rashid talks about the tools and techniques of making handcrafted ceramics, and about his love for a craft that may…
Darfur’s Displaced Look to New Vocations Residents of the Abu Shouk camp for displaced persons, like other displaced Darfuris no longer able to practice their former vocations or return to their homes, are seizing the…
Sending Mixed Messages to Darfur’s Children Local shops are selling cigarette lighters that look remarkably like real hand grenades and are sending an unfortunately dangerous message to the children of Darfur. By Leonie M…
Improving Darfur’s Maternal Healthcare While the midwife situation in Darfur might be improving on the whole, in rural areas and in camps for internally displaced people, many babies are still delivered at home with the…
Commissioner James Oppong-Boanuh on UNAMID’s Policing Strategy On 29 August 2012, Commissioner James Oppong-Boanuh talked with Voices of Darfur about the work he is doing and the challenges he has faced in leading the Police…
Education Challenges in Rural Darfur Despite many improvements to the education infrastructure in Darfur during the past 20 years, communities across the region, especially in rural areas, face major challenges. By Emadeldin…
Painting Darfur: An Interview with Artist Ahmed Adam Local artist Ahmed Adam talks about his art, the role of the artist in Darfur and his optimism for a near-term solution to the conflict in the region. By Ala Mayyahi Ahmed…
Easing Tensions Between Pastoralists and Farmers Conflict between nomadic pastoralists and settled farmers not only has slowed the pace of Darfur’s economy, but also has created an impact on the security situation across the…
The Backbone of Darfur’s Peace Agreement Chapter VI of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur deals with the permanent ceasefire and final security arrangements. Arguably, it is the most important chapter of the Document. By…
Stopping the Silent Killer: Efforts to Address HIV/AIDS in Darfur UNAMID’s HIV/AIDS Unit works to provide Darfuris with greater access to information and medical care designed to help protect them from the spread of the…
A Conversation with Ibrahim Gambari On 10 July 2012, in a lengthy conversation at UNAMID headquarters in El Fasher, Ibrahim Gambari talked with Voices of Darfur about his role as Joint Special Representative, the challenges…