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More than 70 former child soldiers, which included 24 girls, were recently registered in South Darfur for rehabilitation and reintegration. The former members of the Sudan Liberation Army / Historical Leadership (SLA/HL) were…
There is a concerted global momentum to address women’s rights in conflict situations, and despite some setbacks and challenges, Darfur is making progress on women’s issues. By Emadeldin Rijal In many parts of Sudan…
Marriage with girls under the age of 18 is still common in some rural areas of Darfur, despite many outspoken Darfuri advocates working to highlight the implications and risks associated with the practice. By Sharon Lukunka…
East Darfur has been home to violent tribal clashes, but traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms are having an impact on peaceful coexistence in one of Darfur’s newest states. By Albert González Faran In El Daein, the…
In an interview with Voices of Darfur, UNAMID Force Commander, Lieutenant General Patrick Nyamvumba, talked about the challenges and the determination of UNAMID’s peacekeepers as they work for peace in Darfur. By Rania…
The first registration and marking of civilian arms in West Darfur officially began on 30 January 2013. Over the course of the next six months, the Government of Sudan expects to register approximately 30,000 arms. The…
Reporting that the Sudanese Government and one of the main rebel factions in Darfur had just reached agreement on an agenda for negotiating a comprehensive peace in the restive western region of Sudan, a senior United Nations…
On 23 January, 22 former combatants of the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) completed a workshop focusing on the articles of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) and geared toward enhancing the participants’…
The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) continues to deliver humanitarian assistance to displaced populations in the North Darfur villages of Saraf Omra, Kabkabya, El Sereif and Abu Gamra. Today, 12,000…
Doha, 21 January 2013 - Amid optimism and determination, peace negotiations between the Government of Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement Sudan were launched on 20 January in Doha, under the auspices of Qatar’s Deputy…
On 19 January, UNAMID delivers humanitarian aid consisting of plastic tarps, sleeping mats, blankets and water purification equipment to thousands of civilians who were displaced in El Sereif, North Darfur. Photo by Sojoud…