Conflict

UN-African Union mission working to restore calm after recent Darfur violence

New York: The joint UN-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is working with Sudanese and local authorities to de-escalate tensions following recent violent incidents in two nearby towns, including a deadly attack on a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs). more

Ongoing insecurity in Darfur, despite ‘remarkable developments’ in Sudan: UN peacekeeping chief

New York: Despite major political developments at a national level, which have led to the establishment of a civilian-led government, the security situation in the Darfur region of Sudan ...

‘Wanton destruction’ in Sudan’s Darfur region, ‘blatant violation’ of international law

New York, June 25 (JEN): The looting and destruction of UN food relief agency premises and property in Sudan, has prompted the UN-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and UN Country T ...

Security Council downsizes AU-UN mission in Darfur, eying eventual exit

New York: The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping operation in Sudan’s Darfur until the end of June next year, but ...

Complex and deadly new threats mean UN missions must adapt, argue Force Commanders

New York,: Evolving and increasingly deadly threats, together with deepening humanitarian crises mean that United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world need more support for &lsq ...

Security Council stresses need of ‘sustainable solutions’ for millions displaced in Darfur

New York, Feb 1 (IBNS): Despite improvements in the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur, continued challenges remain, the United Nations Security Council has said, underlining t ...

Nearly a third of Darfur’s people still displaced, despite drop in violence, Security Council told

New York, Nov 16(Just Earth News): The armed groups in Darfur have largely been defeated and the ferocity of intercommunal violence has declined, but anxiety over safety continues to keep ...

Darfur: UN deeply concerned over thousands of newly-displaced people in region’s north

New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The top United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan said on Wednesday she is deeply concerned about the plight of more than 85,000 newly displace ...

Darfur: UN expresses grave concern over new hostilities and impact on civilians

New York, Jan 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the impact of the ongoing hostilities in Darfur on thousands of civilians who have been ...

Amid military confrontation in Darfur, ‘limited’ progress on resolving conflict – UN peacekeeping chief

New York, Jan 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Against the backdrop of renewed military confrontation, the political process to resolve the conflict in Darfur through dialogue remains fragmented w ...