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I. Introduction 1. By its resolution 2162 (2014), the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) until 30 June 2015 and requested me to provide a midterm report by 15…

From 11-13 January 2015, the Human Rights Section of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights and the United Nations Development Programme…

From 11-13 January 2015, the Human Rights Section of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Rights and the United Nations Development Programme…

The United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) completed its Security Council mandate on 31 December 2014 and transferred its responsibilities to the UN Country Team consisting of agencies, funds and programmes, based on the UN…

UNAMID Force Commander, Lt. General Paul Ignace Mella, talks about the dedication of UNAMID’s military peacekeepers to furthering the cause of peace in Darfur despite severe operational challenges. By Paul Omalla In July 2007…

Many years of conflict have resulted in the proliferation of camps for internally displaced persons and an education system that lacks basic services. Against this backdrop, Darfur is struggling to meet the needs of its…

A strategic geographical location and overarching unity among local communities has led to the development of a vibrant economy and enviable social cohesion in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur. By Emadeldin Rijal El…

Darfuri marketplaces, such as the El Fasher market in North Darfur, are vibrant, thriving spaces and symbolize the spirit of entrepreneurship and resilience inherent in local communities across this conflict-affected region…

Renowned Darfuri fashion designer, Dr. Salwa Mukhtar Saleh, speaks to Voices of Darfur about her design sensibility, her views on the challenges faced by women and youth in Darfur as well as the role played by local…

On 18 December 2014, more than 7,000 people attended a cultural festival organized by the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in Mellit, North Darfur, to disseminate the culture of peace.The event, held…