Darfur / UNAMID will continue its mandated operations of protecting civilians
EL FASHER (DARFUR), Sudan, January 29, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Daily press briefing by the offices of the spokesperson for the UN secretary-general And the spokesperson for the general assembly president
The security situation in Darfur remains tense, according to the African Union-United Nations mission in Darfur (UNAMID). And two UNAMID camps in South Darfur continue to face an increase in the number of civilians seeking refuge as a result of recent clashes.
Joint Special Representative Rodolphe Adada told United Nations staff at mission headquarters in El Fasher, following the recent fighting that took place in both North and South Darfur, that UNAMID will remain in Darfur. UNAMID will continue its mandated operations of protecting civilians, ensuring that humanitarian assistance is provided to those in need and finding a political solution to the crisis
SOURCE : United Nations – Office of the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General
