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.

07 Mar 11 - Disposal of UXOs in North and West Darfur

07 March 2011 - A UNAMID Mine Action Team yesterday visited Kushiny area, 22 km southeast of Tawilla, North Darfur, to destroy UXOs (unexploded ordnance) which were dropped by Sudanese Armed Forces on 24 February. On 5 March, UNAMID’s Mine Action Team similarly disposed of an unexploded rocket in Meresa, 33 km southeast of Kulbus, West Darfur.


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