UNAMID
United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
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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20 June Security situation update
UNAMID patrols report that an estimated 40 people were killed and 10 injured in fighting on 19 June between the Aballa and Baggara tribes in the areas of Urdi and Kenkoule, close to Garsilla town, 80 km Southwest of Zalingei…
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17 June Security situation update
A UNAMID team confirmed yesterday a build-up of Rizeigat/Nouaiba and Misseriya tribes on the outskirts of the town of Zalingei, West Darfur. The groups were reported to have dispersed today following the arrival of Sudanese…
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16 June security situation update
UNAMID confirms ongoing clashes southwest of the town of Zalingei in West Darfur. UNAMID reports indicate that the fighting began yesterday morning between the Misserya and Mahadi tribes in Taringa village, located…
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19 May 2010 update on security situation
UNAMID notes with great concern the abduction of three aid workers yesterday outside Nyala, South Darfur, as the Mission’s peacekeepers have themselves been the target of such unacceptable offences while in Darfur to help…
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Update on security situation in Darfur
04 March 2010 - The security situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, remains tense following protests against the failed “Mawaseer” pyramid scheme. Sporadic gunfire has been heard in the afternoon, but no injuries have been…
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Update on missing peacekeepers
13 April 2010 - The four UNAMID peacekeepers who went missing on 12 April remain unaccounted for. UNAMID continues to work closely with the Government of the Sudan and local authorities in the search for the missing personnel…

United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur

UNAMID was established on 31 July 2007 with the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1769. The mission was mandated to protect civilians, support humanitarian access, and promote peace and human rights in Darfur.