A Darfuri tradition, simaya, or the naming ceremony of a new baby, continues to be an integral part of people’s lives. However, many fear that the economic instability caused by the ongoing conflict may lead to such conventions becoming obsolete.
Closure of UNAMID
The United Nations – African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur completed its mandate on 31 December 2020. You can find information about the mission’s past activities and achievements on this website.
A UN political mission continues to support the transition in Sudan (https://unitams.unmissions.org/en).