5 February 2009 -- No fighting was reported in Muhajeriya today although the situation remains tense and approximately 3,000 people are still gathered around the UNAMID team site there. UNAMID continues to monitor the situation very closely.

In North Darfur, UNAMID is assisting the humanitarian community in the construction of accommodation for the incoming IDPs; so far 17 tents were set up in the Wadi area, West of Zam Zam camp.

In South Darfur, UNAMID in Nyala today launched a tree planting project at the Hay El Nahda Secondary School for Girls as part of the activities surrounding the Mission’s one year anniversary celebrations throughout the region. The Hay El Nahda Secondary School for Girls was also provided with a donkey cart in order to assist with the irrigation needs.