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.

09 Oct 11-UXOs found at West Darfur village

09 October 2011 - UNAMID team discovered six Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) at Burgo village, located near Sortony, West Darfur, UNAMID moved the UXOs to a safe area and marked them for a disposal operation that will be conducted shortly.


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