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.

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By Sharon Lukunka Like thousands of other children in Darfur, 11-year-old Faiha Abdulgader and two of her siblings have spent all their lives in camps for internally displaced people (IDP). They were born in the Abu Shouk…
On 18 November 2014, UNAMID and UNICEF presented school materials to Bekhela Elementary School in a nomadic community located some 105 kilometers south-east of El Daein town, East Darfur. The handover was conducted in the…
El Fasher, 12 November 2014: On 12 November 2014, the Sudan Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (SDDRC) marked the official launch of the demobilisation exercise for members of the Justice and Equality…
Identifying the different elements of international human rights mechanisms, functions and processes as well as demarcating the roles that national institutions can play regarding the same were among topics discussed in a…
Mohamed Ibn Chambas: “UNAMID’s successes are often overlooked…” Mohamed Ibn Chambas, outgoing Joint Special Representative for UNAMID, speaks about the Mission’s mandate, his role as Joint Chief Mediator and his hope that…
Enhancing Rule of Law, Justice Mechanisms in Darfur Strengthening and restoring rule of law institutions, including traditional justice mechanisms and prison facilities, constitute a core aspect of UNAMID’s work in Darfur and…
Playing for Peace: Sport in Darfur While the conflict in Darfur continues, sport-based initiatives are bringing together community members from across the region in a spirit of camaraderie and friendship. By Emadeldin Rijal…
Police Advisers Ensure Safety, Security for Darfur’s Communities UNAMID’s Police component focuses on direct cooperation and coordination with Darfur’s communities as well as the local policing framework to safeguard innocent…
The Culture of Tea in Darfur Tea, whether prepared at home or in one of the many tea stalls scattered across, is an essential component of life in Darfur. In this region of Sudan, as in other parts of the world, tea is a…