UNAMID
BackgroundThe United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) raised the alarm on the crisis in Darfur in 2003. Finding a lasting resolution has been a top priority for the AU, UN Security Council and two consecutive Secretary-Generals. Under the auspices of the AU and with support of the UN and other international partners, the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) was signed on 5 May 2006. Intensive diplomatic and political efforts, including the present Sirte Talks led by the Special Envoys of the AU and UN, continue to bring the non-signatories into the peace process with the hope of getting subsequent agreements related to the DPA.
The Secretary-General, in his statement to the Security Council, preceding adoption of Resolution 1769, stated that in establishing UNAMID as an impartial, neutral and independent mission, the international community would be sending a clear and powerful signal of the commitment to improve the lives of the people of Darfur and close this tragic chapter in Sudan’s history. However, the Secretary General warned that it is “only through a political process that we can achieve a sustainable solution to the conflict”.
What is UNAMID?The United Nations - African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is a peacekeeping operation jointly sponsored by the UN and AU, and authorized by Security Council Resolution 1769 on 31 July 2007. It was established under Chapter VII of the UN Charter for an initial period of 12 months. It will take over peacekeeping operations in Darfur from the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) on 31 December 2007 and start its operation in Darfur on 1 January 2008.
What is the Mandate of UNAMID?
The mandate of UNAMID is to support implementation of the DPA and subsequent agreements, prevent disruption of their implementation, prevent armed attacks, and protect civilians without prejudice to the responsibility of the Government of Sudan. UNAMID will also contribute to security for humanitarian assistance, monitor and verify implementations of agreements, assist an inclusive political process, and contribute to the promotion of human rights and rule of law. Bringing peace, security and prosperity to all of the people of Darfur will be a collaborative effort between UNAMID, parties to the peace process, and local communities.
How is UNAMID Structured?
UNAMID is composed of civilian, military and police, with humanitarian liaison components and is led by:
The Joint AU-UN Special Representative (JSR) is Mr. Rodolphe Adada of the Republic of Congo. He will report to both the UN Secretary-General and the AU Commission Chairperson.
The Deputy JSR, who has been jointly appointed to assist the JSR, is Mr. Henry Anyidoho of Ghana.
The Force Commander is General Martin Luther Agwai of Nigeria.
The Police Commissioner is Michael Fryer of South Africa.
At full deployment, UNAMID will be composed of a 26,000–strong United Nations-African Union force and a significant civilian component.
How will the Political Process Proceed?UNAMID will work closely with the two Special Envoys of the UN Secretary-General and the AU Commission Chairperson, Mr. Jan Eliasson and Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim respectively, to engage in a process of consultation and mediation between the parties and all stakeholders to re-energize the political process and bring a lasting peace to Darfur.What will Civilian Component do?
In accordance with the SRC 1769 (UNAMID) the main objective of the civilian component will be to strengthen national institutions, civil society organizations and other entities so that they can contribute effectively to a culture of peace. This will entail strengthening the capacities of a wide range of stakeholders on peace building, conflict resolution, respect for human rights including protection of civilians, women and children, strengthening the rule of law and enhancing good governance. The civilian component will also contribute to the monitoring of the implementation of the DPA and subsequent agreements and will assist in the peace process to facilitate an all-inclusive process that will pave the way for the reintegration and rehabilitation of all returnees and lay the ground work for long term development of Darfur.
What is the Role of the Military and UN Police?
The Military component will be deployed throughout Darfur to support implementation of the DPA and subsequent agreements, and to prevent disruption of their implementation. The Military Component will also support the work of humanitarian agencies and the UN police, protect civilians, prevent armed attacks and assist in the establishment of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program called for in the DPA.
The main objective of the UN police is to contribute to the creation of an environment conducive to national reconciliation and lasting peace and stability in Sudan, where human rights are respected, the protection of all citizens assured, and internally displaced persons and refugees can return home in safety and dignity. To achieve these objectives, the UN police will be working closely with communities throughout Darfur, the Government of Sudan, the UN military, humanitarian agencies and other vital partners.
The mandate of UNAMID is to support implementation of the DPA and subsequent agreements, prevent disruption of their implementation, prevent armed attacks, and protect civilians without prejudice to the responsibility of the Government of Sudan. UNAMID will also contribute to security for humanitarian assistance, monitor and verify implementations of agreements, assist an inclusive political process, and contribute to the promotion of human rights and rule of law. Bringing peace, security and prosperity to all of the people of Darfur will be a collaborative effort between UNAMID, parties to the peace process, and local communities.
How is UNAMID Structured?UNAMID is composed of civilian, military and police, with humanitarian liaison components and is led by:
The Joint AU-UN Special Representative (JSR) is Mr. Rodolphe Adada of the Republic of Congo. He will report to both the UN Secretary-General and the AU Commission Chairperson.
The Deputy JSR, who has been jointly appointed to assist the JSR, is Mr. Henry Anyidoho of Ghana.
The Force Commander is General Martin Luther Agwai of Nigeria.
The Police Commissioner is Michael Fryer of South Africa.
At full deployment, UNAMID will be composed of a 26,000–strong United Nations-African Union force and a significant civilian component.
How will the Political Process Proceed?UNAMID will work closely with the two Special Envoys of the UN Secretary-General and the AU Commission Chairperson, Mr. Jan Eliasson and Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim respectively, to engage in a process of consultation and mediation between the parties and all stakeholders to re-energize the political process and bring a lasting peace to Darfur.What will Civilian Component do?
In accordance with the SRC 1769 (UNAMID) the main objective of the civilian component will be to strengthen national institutions, civil society organizations and other entities so that they can contribute effectively to a culture of peace. This will entail strengthening the capacities of a wide range of stakeholders on peace building, conflict resolution, respect for human rights including protection of civilians, women and children, strengthening the rule of law and enhancing good governance. The civilian component will also contribute to the monitoring of the implementation of the DPA and subsequent agreements and will assist in the peace process to facilitate an all-inclusive process that will pave the way for the reintegration and rehabilitation of all returnees and lay the ground work for long term development of Darfur.
What is the Role of the Military and UN Police?
The Military component will be deployed throughout Darfur to support implementation of the DPA and subsequent agreements, and to prevent disruption of their implementation. The Military Component will also support the work of humanitarian agencies and the UN police, protect civilians, prevent armed attacks and assist in the establishment of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program called for in the DPA.
The main objective of the UN police is to contribute to the creation of an environment conducive to national reconciliation and lasting peace and stability in Sudan, where human rights are respected, the protection of all citizens assured, and internally displaced persons and refugees can return home in safety and dignity. To achieve these objectives, the UN police will be working closely with communities throughout Darfur, the Government of Sudan, the UN military, humanitarian agencies and other vital partners.
What Will Happen to the Humanitarian Efforts?
UNAMID will actively support the UN humanitarian agencies who will continue to lead the largest current relief effort in the world aimed at assisting the approximately 4.2 million conflict-affected people in the Darfur crisis. There are more than 12,000 humanitarian workers in Darfur bringing assistance to those affected by the crisis. They include staff from UN agencies and international and national non-governmental organizations.
UNAMID will actively support the UN humanitarian agencies who will continue to lead the largest current relief effort in the world aimed at assisting the approximately 4.2 million conflict-affected people in the Darfur crisis. There are more than 12,000 humanitarian workers in Darfur bringing assistance to those affected by the crisis. They include staff from UN agencies and international and national non-governmental organizations.
How can UNAMID be contacted?
UNAMID can be contacted at:
Tel. +249 (0) 912 178287E-mail: unamid-pio@un.org Website: http://www.unamid.org/
UNAMID can be contacted at:
Tel. +249 (0) 912 178287E-mail: unamid-pio@un.org Website: http://www.unamid.org/
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