Darfur: Security and humanitarian situation
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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics
United Nations, 11 March 2009 - Daily Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary General. The African Union-United Nations mission in Darfur (UNAMID) reports that last night a UNAMID vehicle was carjacked by three unknown armed men in front of the staff members home about 500 meters from UNAMID headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur. No injuries were reported and the incident was reported to Sudanese authorities. UNAMID also reports that a peaceful demonstration comprising mostly of youth and labour movement figures took place today in Nyala, South Darfur, condemning the recent International Criminal Court decision to issue an arrest warrant against the President. On the humanitarian front, the United Nations is continuing to compile information on the impact of the orders given to the non-governmental organizations to cease operations in Northern Sudan, including Darfur. Another issue of particular concern is for the safety of national and international staff on the ground following repeated incidents of intimidation and harassment.
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