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.

02 Mar 11 - UXOs cleared in North Darfur village

02 March 2011 - A UNAMID patrol with the mine action team travelled yesterday to Um Laota village, 35 km southeast of Tawilla, North Darfur, to clear UXOs (unexploded ordnance) found near the village. Later in the Kolge Mountains, 34 km southeast of Tawilla, the team located and marked about 50 bombs for disposal.


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