Government-rebel clashes in Darfur subside but tensions persist – UN (26.01.2011)

(Source:UN News)

Intense fighting in Sudan’s Darfur region between Government forces and rebels has subsided but tensions persist and a resumption of violence is possible, a senior United Nations official said today.

UNAMID chief’s performance scrutinized further by the UNSC (26.01.2011)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday appeared unhappy with the performance of the special joint representative of the UN-AU Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Ibrahim Gambari for failing to effectively discharge the force’s mandate in the war ravaged region.

Darfur peacekeepers not active enough - U.S. (26.01.2011)

(Source:Reuters AlertNet)

Peacekeepers in Sudan's western Darfur region must be more aggressive in protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian aid workers have access to needy people, the U.S. envoy to the U.N. said on Wednesday.

UNAMID chief says mission instructed to respond to attacks, restrictions on movement (22.01.2011)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

The UN-AU Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has instructed its members to respond robustly to attacks on its patrols and stand up to restrictions on its freedom of movement, the mission’s chief Ibrahim Gambari said in a meeting with the AU on Thursday. … According to Gambari, the instructions are part of “significant steps” taken by the mission to increase its effectiveness on the ground.

Report of the UN Secretary-General on the Mission in Darfur (18.01.2011)

(Source:S/2010/22)

Participants at UN-backed meeting call for Darfur rebels to join peace process (17.01.2011)

(Source:UN News)

Participants at a United Nations-backed meeting on Darfur have called on all rebel groups to re-engage with the peace process to facilitate a speedy conclusion of the negotiations aimed at bringing peace to the strife-torn Sudanese region.

Joint UN-African mission investigating further clashes in North Darfur (10.01.2011)

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The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) said today it is investigating further clashes in an area where thousands of people have already been displaced by recent fighting between Sudanese Government forces and rebels.

Sudan says committed to Doha talks, delinks it from Mbeki process in Darfur (06.01.2011)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

Following an ultimatum given by President Bashir to stop talks with rebel groups in Doha, Sudan recalled its delegation form Doha saying it would keep contacts with the mediation from Doha. Khartoum also showed reservations to proposals made by the mediation on pending issues in the talks with Liberation and Justice Movement.

UN-African Union mission welcomes release of staffer kidnapped in Darfur (05.01.2011)

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The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur today welcomed the release of one of its staff members who was kidnapped in the strife-torn Sudanese region three months ago.

Mediators propose Darfur Authority, announce major diplomatic effort (02.01.2011)

(Source:Reliefweb)

The international mediators of the Darfur conflict proposed the establishment of a regional authority with broad powers, as a compromise between the status quo of three state governments and the rebels' demand of unification into a single province.

Darfur peace deal unlikely to be signed before referendum (15.12.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

A peace agreement between the government and the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) is unlikely to be signed on 19 December as it was announced by rebel officials, said sources close to the mediation today.

Obama administration appoints senior advisor for Darfur (13.12.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

The Obama administration announced the appointment of a former diplomat to lead the U.S. efforts to resolve the seven years old conflict in the restive region of Darfur. … The move appears to be in response to calls by Sudan advocacy groups on the U.S. administration to appoint a full-time envoy to work on the Darfur conflict.

Eight rebel groups form a new alliance in Darfur (12.12.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

Eight Darfur rebel groups have formed a new coalition to prepare for peace or war, said the signatories in a statement released Sunday from London.

Hague tribunal accuses rebels (09.12.2010)

(Source:New York Times)

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court in The Hague accused two Sudanese rebels on Wednesday of responsibility in the killing of 12 African Union peacekeepers in Darfur in 2007.

Genocide continues as Sudan’s indicted leader games world – ICC prosecutor (09.12.2010)

(Source:UN News)

Genocide is still continuing in Darfur and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, already indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), is undertaking “enormous efforts” to cover up the crimes and manipulate the world community, the Court’s prosecutor said today.

UN-AU mediator, Qataris kick off talks in Darfur on peace process (28.11.2010)

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Members of the Darfur mediation team, including the United Nations, the African Union and Qatar, have arrived in the strife-torn Sudanese region to begin several days of consultations aimed at advancing the ongoing peace process.

Darfur rebel group preparing to resume peace talks (15.11.2010)

(Source:Reliefweb)

A senior official of the Darfur-based Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rebels told VOA his group will continue holding consultations with mediators with the aim of "re-engaging" the government in Khartoum to jumpstart stalled peace talks in Qatar. … JEM recently pulled out of the peace talks with the Sudanese government in after accusing the national army of attacking its positions.

Arab militiamen join SLM rebels in North Darfur (10.11.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

Darfur’s rebel Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) said today that a group of Arab militia has joined their ranks after denouncing government policy to divide Darfurians.

Fighting on the rise in Darfur ahead of south Sudan vote (09.11.2010)

(Source:Reliefweb)

Fighting between the army and one of the main Darfur rebel groups is intensifying ahead of a referendum on southern independence that could change the map of Sudan and the balance of power between the warring parties.

Peacekeeper attacked in Darfur (05.11.2010)

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Unidentified assailants today shot and wounded a soldier serving in the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force in Sudan’s troubled region of Darfur, prompting the peacekeepers to return fire.

Darfur rebels, Khartoum clash despite peace talks (03.11.2010)

(Source:Reuters AlertNet)

Darfur rebels clashed with government troops in South Darfur on Wednesday marking the resumption of fighting after heavy rains had largely subdued hostilities in Sudan's war-torn west.

UN-African Union mission deeply concerned over recent arrests (03.11.2010)

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The African Union-United Nations mission in Sudan’s Darfur region, known as UNAMID, said today that it was “deeply concerned” by reports of the closure of the office of a radio station in Khartoum and the arrest of several journalists and human rights activists.

Darfur peace partner seals security arrangements deal with the Sudanese government (31.10.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

The Sudanese government and the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) headed by Minni Minnawi signed a security arrangements deal in North Darfur capital of El-Fasher today to more than four years after both sides signed the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) in Abuja.

UN panel catalogues Sudan arms breaches in Darfur (27.10.2010)

(Source:Reliefweb)

Khartoum has committed multiple breaches of an arms embargo over Sudan's conflict-torn Darfur region and China has done little to ensure its weaponry is not used there, according to a confidential report seen by Reuters. The latest report by the so-called Panel of Experts, which monitors compliance with a 2005 U.N. arms embargo for Darfur, is now in the hands of the Security Council's Sudan sanctions committee.

New report of the Secretary-General on UNAMID (23.10.2010)

(Source:S /2010/543)

Although there have been substantially fewer clashes between parties to the conflict in Darfur, deadly fighting between communities in the war-ravaged Sudanese region continues, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a new report.

Darfur negotiating teams get one more week to finalize a deal (20.10.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

The two negotiating teams over peace in Darfur have agreed to extend talks for one week in order to settle the outstanding issues between the government and the rebel Liberation and Equality Movement (LJM).

Security Council extends mandate of experts monitoring Darfur sanctions (14.10.2010)

(Source:UN News)

The Security Council today extended the mandate of the panel of experts monitoring sanctions imposed over the strife-torn Sudanese region of Darfur for another year, with China abstaining on the vote over concerns about the panel’s work.

In Darfur, Security Council sounds alarm on increased violence (08.10.2010)

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The Security Council delegation visiting Sudan travelled to the war-ravaged region of Darfur today, expressing its concern over increased strife, civilian protection, sexual violence and the illegal flow of weapons, while the search continues for an abducted staff member of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission there.

Sudan and Darfur rebels agree to end direct talks within two weeks (06.10.2010)

(Source:Sudan Tribune)

Darfur peace talks will restart from where they left off last August, Sudanese government and rebels agreed today in Doha. The parties agreed to end direct talks within less than two weeks and settle the outstanding issues.

UN relief as Rwanda 'drops Darfur peacekeeper threat' (27.09.2010)

(Source:BBC)

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has thanked Rwanda for dropping its threat to withdraw peacekeepers from Darfur. Rwanda was furious after a leaked report accused its troops of committing genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The threat to the UN force in Darfur prompted Mr Ban to make an emergency trip to Rwanda earlier this month.