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13 February 2014 – The Security Council today renewed until the end of the year the United Nations mission helping Burundi recover from decades of ethnic war, despite the Central African country's request to end it earlier…

13 février 2014 – Le Conseil de sécurité a prorogé jeudi le mandat du Bureau des Nations Unies au Burundi ( BNUB) jusqu'au 31 décembre 2014, en lui demandant de continuer de soutenir le gouvernement burundais et de préparer…

UNAMID’s female Police Advisors are serving in many roles across Darfur, uniquely building trust in communities, assisting in addressing sexual and gender-based violence and promoting the rule of law. By Sharon Lukunka As UN…

In Labado, East Darfur, repeated outbreaks of violence have destroyed most of the area’s already aging infrastructure, forcing thousands to approach UNAMID’s team site for relief and medical aid. By Albert González Farran As…

As children are among the most severely affected by the ongoing conflict in Darfur, steps are being taken to end their participation in the widespread violence in the region. By Sharon Lukunka As defined by the Cape Town…

In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Ms. Sayida Omar Adam talks about her passion for painting and how she sees her art as an expression of Darfur’s desire for peace. By Ala Mayyahi As one of the few female artists in…

28 January 2014 - While Burundi had made substantial progress in overcoming formidable political, security and development challenges, the Government must show more “visionary leadership” than ever in protecting those gains…

28 January 2014 – The Secretary-General’s new report on Burundi is today discussed at the Security Council. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi will brief members on the…

As the year 2013 is coming to an end and as the holiday season commences, I want to thank you once again for your continued service and support to the Mission and the cause of peace. I know the year has not been all easy…