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Marriage with girls under the age of 18 is still common in some rural areas of Darfur, despite many outspoken Darfuri advocates working to highlight the implications and risks associated with the practice. By Sharon Lukunka…

East Darfur has been home to violent tribal clashes, but traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms are having an impact on peaceful coexistence in one of Darfur’s newest states. By Albert González Faran In El Daein, the…

In an interview with Voices of Darfur, UNAMID Force Commander, Lieutenant General Patrick Nyamvumba, talked about the challenges and the determination of UNAMID’s peacekeepers as they work for peace in Darfur. By Rania…

01 February 2013 - The Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey D. Feltman, arrives this Friday in Burundi for a brief visit. He will meet with the President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza tomorrow. During his…

Reporting that the Sudanese Government and one of the main rebel factions in Darfur had just reached agreement on an agenda for negotiating a comprehensive peace in the restive western region of Sudan, a senior United Nations…

24 January 2013 - Despite political challenges and concerns about human rights, Burundi has continued to make progress in peace consolidation, security and stability as well as improving human rights situation, the United…

El Fasher, 17 January 2013—The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is committed to engaging with all stakeholders to address the current humanitarian needs of thousands of civilians who were displaced in…

El Fasher, 17 January 2013—The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is committed to engaging with all stakeholders to address the current humanitarian needs of thousands of civilians who were displaced in…

UN agencies representatives during the signature ceremony of the new UNDAF in Bujumbura. The new agreement UNDAF is based in the country's strategy to combat poverty (CSLP II) discussed with donors at Geneva's Partners…

Dear colleagues, As the year comes to an end and at the start of the holiday season, I want to thank you all for the excellent work you have done for MINURSO, the people of Western Sahara and the cause of peace. It has been…