SUDAN POLITICAL ALERT: UNAMID – United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur

30/12/2020: UNAMID – United Nations - African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur

In a press release announcing the end of its peacekeeping mission in Darfur, UNAMID state that the drawdown will be undertaken in a phased manner across six months.

The Sudanese government will “fully assume its primary role” in supporting the peace process, protecting civilians, including facilitation of delivery of humanitarian assistance and supporting the mediation of intercommunal conflicts.

UNAMID conclude that UNITAMS and the United Nations Country Team will continue to support the Government of Sudan in addressing its multiple challenges related to security, political and economic challenges.