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New dogs arrive for mine action
10 February 2014 - To prevent people from bringing unpermitted items into civilian protection sites, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) last week brought eight “sniffer” dogs into South Sudan, a senior official said in Juba…
Security improves at Bentiu protection site
10 February 2014 - Security at the civilian protection site in the UNMISS Bentiu base, Unity State, has improved since a formed police unit (FPU) was sent there in mid-January. The 80-person strong (armed) Nepalese unit was…
UN extends relief to displaced outside Malakal base
7 February 2014 - The United Nations has extended relief operations in Malakal, Upper Nile State, scene of some of the fiercest fighting between government and opposition forces. The mission has moved outside its base, where…
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UNMIL Hands Over Court Building and Police Depot
On Wednesday 4 December, 2013, UNMIL handed over the Karloken Magistrate’s Court building –- a Quick Impact Project –- to the authorities in Maryland County.Speaking on the occasion, Resident Judge Nelson Tokpa applauded…
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Looking Beyond a Decade of Displacement
While more than a decade of conflict has resulted in thousands killed, infrastructure decimated and widespread displacement, the people living in Darfur’s temporary camps remain dedicated to a durable solution, lasting peace…
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UNSOM hands over equipment to Somali Police
Mogadishu - The Japanese ambassador Tatsushi Terada handed over today office equipment to the Somali Police Force (SPF), procured and delivered through the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), in a further sign of the…
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Police Women Forging Critical Bonds
UNAMID’s female Police Advisors are serving in many roles across Darfur, uniquely building trust in communities, assisting in addressing sexual and gender-based violence and promoting the rule of law. By Sharon Lukunka As UN…
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Beyond the Mandate, Driven to Help
In Labado, East Darfur, repeated outbreaks of violence have destroyed most of the area’s already aging infrastructure, forcing thousands to approach UNAMID’s team site for relief and medical aid. By Albert González Farran As…
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Darfur’s Efforts to End the Use of Child Soldiers
As children are among the most severely affected by the ongoing conflict in Darfur, steps are being taken to end their participation in the widespread violence in the region. By Sharon Lukunka As defined by the Cape Town…
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Darfur’s Contours: An Interview with Artist Sayida Omar Adam
In an interview with Voices of Darfur, Ms. Sayida Omar Adam talks about her passion for painting and how she sees her art as an expression of Darfur’s desire for peace. By Ala Mayyahi As one of the few female artists in…