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El Fasher, 13 August 2015 - The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) handed over a sub camp to the University of El Geneina through the Government of West Darfur state.The facilities of two blocks, built in…

On 5 August 2015, UNAMID Civil Affairs Section in Central Darfur State, along with the Rwandan battalion 42, started the construction of a youth centre in Hassahissa camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Zalingei…

Aderemi Adekoya, Chief, Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Section, UNAMID, speaks about winning the prestigious Pan-African Award, the sustainability of the Community-based, Labour-intensive Projects and the…

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…

Darfur’s Thriving Leather Industry The ongoing conflict in Darfur has resulted in an unstable economy and an infrastructure that is in disrepair. In the midst of this, skilled Darfuris continue to create intricate leather…

Noted Darfuri painter, Mr. Amir El Tayeb, talks about the different techniques he uses to represent his creative vision and the challenges faced by artists across this conflict-torn region. By Emadeldin Rijal As a Darfuri…

On 29 July 2015, UNAMID’s Protection of Civilian and Humanitarian Liaison Section handed over two Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) consisted of two new classrooms, an office and latrines to the Shagra Secondary School for Girls…

On 23 July 2015, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) officially handed over a fully constructed 240-meter boundary wall around Elhamra Basic School for girls in Kutum, North Darfur, to the school…

On 14 July 2015, the UNAMID, in collaboration with the Althoura South Youth Association, organized the Ramadan Cup football tournament for peace in the Al Wihda football arena, El Fasher, North Darfur. The tournament was part…

On 13 July 2015, more than one thousand school girls, teachers, community Leaders as well representatives from UNAMID and the Ministry of Education, North Darfur, gathered at the Al Taiba Secondary School for Girls in the Abu…