Sudan (Darfur)
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UNAMID
African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UN-Mandatiert)
Beginn: 01/08
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Hundreds flee Sudan army, Darfur rebel buildup (12.05.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Hundreds of refugees have fled after reports of a build-up of Sudanese army and rebel fighters near a strategic town in Darfur, peacekeepers said on Wednesday. Separately, long running tribal clashes in the remote western region have killed 107 people since March, the joint U.N./African Union UNAMID peacekeeping mission said.
Darfur blue helmets to take ‘robust’ defensive action if attacked, says UN-AU envoy (11.05.2010)
(Quelle: UN News)
The head of the joint African Union-United Nations mission in Darfur said today that peacekeepers there will be more robust when defending themselves from attacks, while recognizing that the primary responsibility for protecting staff lay with the Sudanese Government.
Darfur rebels freeze talks with Sudan (05.05.2010)
(Quelle: New York Times)
Darfur’s most powerful rebel group broke off peace talks Monday with Sudan’s government, accusing it of carrying out a new military offensive in the western region. The group, the Justice and Equality Movement, had signed a cease-fire with the government earlier this year and was taking part in talks aimed at finding a permanent political deal to end seven years of fighting.
Joint AU-UN force in Darfur still lacking crucial equipment, Ban says (05.05.2010)
(Quelle: UN News)
The joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping force in the conflict-affected Sudanese region of Darfur is nearing full capacity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report in which he warns that the mission continues to lack crucial equipment required to enhance the capability of both its military and police units.
Darfur rebels free UN peacekeepers in Sudan (27.04.2010)
(Quelle: BBC)
Four South African peacekeepers who were kidnapped in Sudan's troubled Darfur region earlier this month have been released, the UN says.
Darfur rebel factions announce their merger with LJM (27.04.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
A number of Darfur rebel factions joined today the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) led by Tijani El-Sissi, as part of the ongoing efforts to reunite the armed groups in the restive region.
OIC and UNAMID agree to boost cooperation on Darfur (23.04.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
The Joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) agreed Saturday to enhance their joint cooperation to achieve peace and reconstruction in Darfur.
Peacekeepers held in Darfur to be freed after poll result: captor (20.04.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Four South African peacekeepers from the joint UN-African Union mission who were kidnapped in Darfur over a week ago will be released after election results are out, their captors said on Tuesday.
Four South African peacekeepers kidnapped (14.04.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Four South African peacekeepers have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, their joint U.N./African Union force said on Wednesday.
Darfur peace talks to resume after elections – mediation (09.04.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
Due to the general elections in Sudan that will begin within three days, Darfur joint mediation suspended today the peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel groups announcing its resumption after the vote.
Darfur peace deal "unlikely" to be signed before election – mediator (31.03.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
Stakeholders in Darfur conflict may not be able to sign a peace deal before the general election in Sudan scheduled for April 11, said Djibril Bassole, the Joint Chief Mediator today.
UN-AU mission and Arab League to coordinate more projects in Darfur (23.03.2010)
(Quelle: UN News)
The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission (UNAMID) in Darfur and the League of Arab States have agreed to continue coordinating their projects to provide services to inhabitants of the region to promote peace and stability and facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their villages.
Sudan gives April 2 as deadline to reach Darfur peace deal (23.03.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
The Sudanese Presidential Adviser in charge of Darfur file, Ghazi Salah Al-Deen gave 2nd of April as deadline to reach a peace deal in Darfur, disclosing he will meet rebels in Chad next week.
Darfur rebel alliance makes peace with Sudan (18.03.2010)
(Quelle: BBC)
Sudan has signed a ceasefire with a major Darfur rebel group, the second deal in recent weeks, leaving just one band of rebels in open conflict. The Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) - a newly formed umbrella group of 10 movements - signed the framework deal paving the way for further talks.
Sudan and JEM rebels to start talks for peace in Darfur on Tuesday (09.03.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
The Sudanese government and Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) will start direct peace talks to end the seven year conflict in Doha, for the first time since the signing of the Doha framework agreement on February 23, a top rebel negotiator told Sudan Tribune.
Darfur rebels threaten to quit peace talks (03.03.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Darfur's strongest rebel group threatened on Wednesday to walk out of new peace talks with Sudan's government if Khartoum pushed on with plans to sign agreements with other insurgents. The rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) … signed a ceasefire with Khartoum in Qatar last week promising to come to a final peace deal by March 15.
Darfur new rebel group announces formation of its structure (03.03.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
The Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM), formed by ten rebel groups on Tuesday February 23, announced today in Doha the names of its executive bureau and other bodies, ahead of talks with the Sudanese government on a framework agreement.
UN-African Union mission seeks to boost ceasefire monitoring (01.03.2010)
(Quelle: UN News)
Following last week’s signing of a ceasefire between the Sudanese Government and a major rebel group, the joint United Nations-African Union mission in the war-ravaged Darfur region has announced that it plans to increase its capacity to monitor the agreement to end hostilities.
Army, Darfur rebels clash after ceasefire – rebels (25.02.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Sudan's army clashed with Darfur rebels the same day the country's president declared the region's war over after a ceasefire with another insurgent force, rebels said on Thursday.
Mbeki’s panel gets low rating by Sudan opposition following failed summit (25.02.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
The Sudanese opposition parties are beginning to question whether an African Union (AU) panel headed by the former South African president Thabo Mbeki can produce any results in implementing recommendations it put forward last year as part of roadmap to resolve the Darfur crisis in the context of a global political agreement.
Regional shift helps Darfur, amid doubts (24.02.2010)
(Quelle: New York Times)
The preliminary peace treaty signed Tuesday night between the most powerful rebel movement in Darfur and the Sudanese government is the culmination of a shift in regional politics that could help bring Darfur’s sputtering conflict to an end, Sudan observers say. But many are still skeptical.
Sudan signs ceasefire with Darfur JEM rebels (20.02.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Sudan agreed a ceasefire with Darfur's most powerful rebel group on Saturday as part of an agreement to "heal" the war in the western region, Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir said.
Ban and UN-African Union mission condemn attack on peacekeepers (17.02.2010)
(Quelle: UN News)
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the joint United Nations-African Union mission in Sudan’s strife-torn Darfur region have deplored an attack carried out yesterday outside of the South Darfur capital of Nyala that wounded seven Pakistani peacekeepers.
Darfur peacekeepers get helicopters after long wait (17.02.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
International peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region received their first five military helicopters on Tuesday, ending a more than two-year wait for air support in a strife-torn territory the size of Spain.
UN rights specialist Mohamed Othman concerned about Darfur justice (12.02.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, the newly appointed United Nations human rights specialist for Sudan has concluded his first visit to the country and said he is concerned about administration of justice in Darfur. Othman made his address at UNMIS headquarters in Khartoum.
Joint UN-African Union envoy to Darfur talks peace with armed rebel movements (09.02.2010)
(Quelle: alllAfrica)
The newly appointed head of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur, known as UNAMID, today met with members from key rebel militia as part of a series of talks on the prospects for a durable peace in the war-scarred region in western Sudan.
ICC rejects Darfur rebel charges (08.02.2010)
(Quelle: BBC)
The first Darfur war crimes suspect to face international judges has had the charges against him dropped. Rebel leader Bahar Idriss Abu Garda, who gave himself up last year, had been accused of planning the killing of 12 African Union peacekeepers in 2007.
Darfur talks in Doha enter critical stage as mediation receive parties responses (07.02.2010)
(Quelle: Sudan Tribune)
The Darfur mediation team will determine within the coming weeks the fate of the stalled negotiations between Khartoum and the rebel groups gathered in the Arab Gulf state of Qatar amid growing impatience by the host.
UN-African Union force refutes Sudanese army accusations (03.02.2010)
(Quelle: UN News)
The joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in the war-torn Darfur region today strongly rejected “unfounded allegations” levelled by the Sudanese military’s spokesperson that it is collaborating with the rebel group known as the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM).
Darfur peace talks yet to kick off in Qatar (24.01.2010)
(Quelle: Reliefweb)
Direct peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel groups did not resume on Sunday as expected, with the two sides holding separate consultations with mediators instead.