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.

Press Releases

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UNAMID DJSR MEETS WITH GOVERNOR OF CENTRAL DARFUR
Zalingei, 31 December 2020: On 31 st December, UNAMID’s Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho met in her office in Zalingei with the Wali (Governor) of Central Darfur State, Mr. Adeeb Abdulrahman Yousif, to discuss issues pertaining to UNAMID’s drawdown and exit. During the…
UNAMID Ends its Mandate on 31 December 2020
Khartoum, 30 December 2020— On 22 December 2020, The UN Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2559 which ends UNAMID’s mandate on 31 December 2020. This was the culmination of a sustained process of consideration of the situation in Sudan and Darfur, including developments related to the…
The UN Secretary-General message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
U N I T E D   N A T I O N S                                  N A T I O N S   U N I E S       THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 25 November 2020 Violence against women and girls is a global human rights challenge. The COVID-19…
UNAMID JSR welcomes progress in Sudanese peace talks
Juba, 31 August 2020 – The Joint Special Representative for the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Jeremiah Mamabolo, today attended the initialing of a peace agreement between the transitional Government of Sudan, the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) and Sudan Liberation…
Message from the Head of UNAMID on Eid al-Adha
Zalingie, 30 July 2020 – On behalf of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), I would like to extend greetings and best wishes to the people of Sudan on Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak. Eid is a time for forgiveness, kindness, and compassion. These qualities are the essence of Islam…