UNAMID
United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
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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  • News Articles
Culture
Peace Performance: An Interview with Theatre Director Samiha Abdul Muni’em Theatre director Samiha Abdul Muni’em talks with Voices of Darfur about her past productions and her current work, and shares her thoughts on the…
  • News Articles
Economy
Economic Downturn Dampens Darfur Trade, Pushes Prices Higher While small signs of economic recovery may be emerging across Darfur, those living in camps or in the villages and cities across the region have been struggling…
  • News Articles
Environment
Fuel-Efficient Stoves Protect Women, Environment A new kind of locally made stove is making an impact on the risks associated with firewood collection and helping to preserve the environment in the process. BY EMADELDIN RIJAL…
  • Press Releases & Statements
13 Dec12 - UNAMID supports judicial system in North Darfur
Members of the local community pictured in front of the new rural court built by UNAMID. Photo by Sharon Lukunka The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) on 12 December handed over a rural court to the…
Women in Shagra village, located just outside of El Fasher, North Darfur, on 10 December join in the many celebrations taking place marking Human Rights Day. Photo by Sharon Lukunka
  • Press Releases & Statements
Darfur joins in celebrating Human Rights Day
Hundreds of participants, including women and youth groups, students, community leaders, native administration, local authorities and African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) staff, joined on 10 December the…
Girls in the Zam Zam camp for internally displaced persons, North Darfur, perform traditional Darfuri dances and songs at the event. Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID.
  • Press Releases & Statements
Women in Darfur mark 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence
El Fasher, 10 December 2012 – To draw attention to women’s rights, a series of campaigns organized by the African Union – United Nations in Darfur (UNAMID), have been taking place throughout Darfur to commemorate the 16 Days…

United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur

UNAMID was established on 31 July 2007 with the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1769. The mission was mandated to protect civilians, support humanitarian access, and promote peace and human rights in Darfur.