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 vehicle and passenger bus collide in South Darfur

25 March 2008 - A UNAMID armoured vehicle and a passenger bus collided near Nyala , South Darfur, at 0930 hours, today.

Initial reports suggest that one passenger and four pedestrians were killed, while another seventeen people were injured and taken to Nyala hospital for treatment.

The accident occurred when the UNAMID vehicle was on official mission, accompanying a humanitarian convoy.

UNAMID expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

UNAMID press release