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On 16 February 2015, UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) Abdul Kamara, attended the opening ceremony of a two day peacebuilding workshop in Bulbul Abu Jazo village, Al Salaam locality, South Darfur. The…
El Fasher, 13 February 2015 – On 12 February, the Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Abdul Kamara, visited Um Baru in North Darfur, where newly…
Following yesterday's meeting with the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson met today with Professor Ibrahim Ghandour, Assistant to President Omar Hassan-Al Bashir of Sudan and Deputy Chairman of the…
On 10 February 2015, UNAMID Force Commander, Lt General Paul Mella visited Tawila and Korma in North Darfur to assess the security situation following recent clashes in the areas.Since January this year, thousands of newly…
As part of efforts to strengthen relations and promote peaceful coexistence between different segments of the community, UNAMID, in collaboration with the State Farmer’s Association, the State Nomads Commission and native…
On 10 February 2015, thousands of people in El Fasher, North Darfur, attended a graduation ceremony organized by UNAMID for the students of the Sudan Open University.The occasion, held under the theme “Darfur: Talk Peace Now…
Native administration leaders are playing a complex and vital role, helping to rebuild trust at the community level and re-establish a culture of peace in the conflict-torn region of Darfur. By Mohamad Mahady Across Darfur…
UNAMID continues to provide technical and logistic support to the Government of Sudan in establishing peace across Darfur through the implementation of the Darfur DDR Programme and facilitating, in conjunction with relevant…
As the ongoing peace process moves slowly but steadily forward, women in Darfur have started working actively to bring about peace and reconciliation in the region. By Sharon Lukunka Since the beginning of the ongoing…
The ongoing conflict in Darfur has resulted in an unstable economy and an infrastructure that is in disrepair. In the midst of this, Darfuri women continue to create intricate handicrafts that not only represent a cultural…
Noted theatre artist Mohamed Yusuf Andokai speaks about his passion for solo acts, his views on theatre in Darfur and how performance art can play a pivotal role in ushering in positive social change. By Emadeldin Rijal Born…
On 9 February 2015, the Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Carlos Lopes, paid a one-day, official visit to El Fasher in North Darfur. The visit was aimed at exploring ways…