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On 7 February, Kim Bolduc, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara (SRSG) and Head of MINURSO, visited the Saharawi refugee camps near Tindouf (Algeria). She was welcomed by the POLISARIO…
On 6 February, Kim Bolduc, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara (SRSG) and Head of MINURSO, arrived in Laayoune. Prior to her arrival to the Mission area, she visited Rabat where she met with…
On 10 February 2015, UNAMID Force Commander, Lt General Paul Mella visited Tawila and Korma in North Darfur to assess the security situation following recent clashes in the areas.Since January this year, thousands of newly…
As part of efforts to strengthen relations and promote peaceful coexistence between different segments of the community, UNAMID, in collaboration with the State Farmer’s Association, the State Nomads Commission and native…
Native administration leaders are playing a complex and vital role, helping to rebuild trust at the community level and re-establish a culture of peace in the conflict-torn region of Darfur. By Mohamad Mahady Across Darfur…
UNAMID continues to provide technical and logistic support to the Government of Sudan in establishing peace across Darfur through the implementation of the Darfur DDR Programme and facilitating, in conjunction with relevant…
As the ongoing peace process moves slowly but steadily forward, women in Darfur have started working actively to bring about peace and reconciliation in the region. By Sharon Lukunka Since the beginning of the ongoing…
The ongoing conflict in Darfur has resulted in an unstable economy and an infrastructure that is in disrepair. In the midst of this, Darfuri women continue to create intricate handicrafts that not only represent a cultural…
Noted theatre artist Mohamed Yusuf Andokai speaks about his passion for solo acts, his views on theatre in Darfur and how performance art can play a pivotal role in ushering in positive social change. By Emadeldin Rijal Born…