Chronicle of unamid police 2013 by Ayman Rushdy

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Official newsletter of the Police Component NOVEMBER 2013

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AFRICAN UNION - UNITED NATIONS HYBRID OPERATIONS IN DARFUR

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CONTRIBUTORS Clara GUNDA (Ag.OIC) Nabila YASMEEN Sambujang BADJIE

CONTENTS STORY OF SUCCESS TANZANIAN 4 INDEFATIGABLE POLICE ADVISORS DELIVERED

Ayman R. TAWFIQ Mohammed AL-SAIRAFI

ON GROUND ACTIVITES

FRONT COVER PHOTO

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TRAINING FOR SUDANESE POLICE IN MALHA

POLICE ADVISORS HELP CLEAN AL HUJAJ CAMP

TWO DAYS WORKSHOP IN HUMAN RIGHTS, GBV AND CHILD PROTECTION AT EL-DAEIN

HUMAN RIGHTS COURSE HELD AT SUDANESE TRAINING CENTRE

HANDING OVER KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL LEARNING MATERIALS IN MOSSEY IDP CAMP

UNAMID ESCORTS ADDRESS NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

NEW TRAINING CENTRE UNDER QUICK IMPACT PROJECT FOR GOS POLICE IN SECTOR CENTRAL

HOSPITAL VISIT

WORKSHOP ON POLICE CUSTODY

BACK COVER PHOTO

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UNAMID POLICE SECTOR WEST COMMANDER VISITS GoS POLICE AND DEPUTY WALI OF WEST DARFUR STATE

UNAMID Police Advisor clean up the delivery room of the Women’s Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, as part of the campaign 67 Minutes that commemorates Nelson Mandela International Day. Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID CPID.

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PEACE TO DARFURIANS

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Julieth Lyimo and Faidah Suleiman indefatigable Tanzanian Police Advisors delivered Peace to Darfurians Photo by : Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police PIO.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR’s NOTE

C HESTER PANERAS UNAMID Police Commissioner

DR. SYED KALEEM IMAM UNAMID Deputy Police Commissioner (Operations)

DR. MUTASEM ALMAJALI UNAMID Deputy Police Commissioner (Policy and Planning)

ommunity policing is a philosophy that seeks the integration of Police Advisors into the local community to promote policing strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as social disorder, crime and fear of crime. Community policing takes centre stage when police organizations recognize that police rarely can solve public safety problems alone. It encourages interactive partnerships with relevant stakeholders. The range of potential partners is large and these partnerships can be used to accomplish the two interrelated goals of developing solutions to problems through collaborative problem solving and improving public trust. Community policing stresses prevention, early identification, and timely intervention to deal with issues before they become unwieldy problems. Police organizations adopt community-based policing when it is realized that “crook catching” is only part of the job, and a rather small one by comparison to a very diverse application and use of issues and problems they deal with each day. Some critics view Community policing as soft on crime, but it is quite the contrary. According to effective community-policing strategies the public plays a role in prioritizing public safety problems. UNAMID’s Police management team has infused community-policing ideals throughout Darfur by making a number of

critical changes in climate and culture, strategic planning, policing and procedures, organizational evaluations, and increased transparency. No other policing style could have fit the situation more effectively than a community-based policing style, given its unique features. In striving to restore confidence for the work of the Mission among the Darfuri population, the UNAMID Police management team is unrelenting and will continue to push for best practices. The Police management team is aware of the fact that community policing is a process that evolves, develops, takes root and grows. With time, it becomes an integral part of the formal and informal value system of both the police and the community as a whole. UNAMID’s Police operations have gradually begun to change from a style of policing that emphasizes crime control to a style of citizen interaction and participation in problem solving. As UNAMID continues to employ community-policing approaches in dealing with IDPs and in tailoring its capacity-building initiatives and Institutional development programmes for both Government of Sudan and armed movements, I encourage the use of close cooperation and good communication to enrich these endeavours, as thee tools represents powerful mechanisms for bringing about change. In addition, good communication can have a significant impact on the public perceptions of the police, crime problems and the fear of crime. On behalf of the UNAMID Police Public Information Unit, I wish you pleasant readClara GUNDA

unamid POLICE PUBLIC INFORMATION TEAM AHMAD MUKARAM UNAMID Ag. Police Chief of Staff

Ayman TAWFIQ

Mohammed AL-SAIRAFI

Sambujang BADJIE

Muhammed ASLAN

PA JALLOW

Special Assistant to UNAMID Police Commissioner

Nabila YASMEEN

CHRONICLE OF UNAMID POLICE

Clara L. GUNDA

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POLICE COMMISSIONER'S FORWARD

e reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of the crime committed on 13 October, 2013 in El

Geneina,

Sector

West,

when

our

Senegalese FPU Convoy heading to the

Water Point came under attack resulting to the death of three (3) Officers, Thierno B. Mbaye, Mamadou Ndaiye and Issa Faye and injuringseveral others.

This barbaric and cowardly attack on innocent

Police Officers whose only crime if any, is to contribute to the peace process in Darfur is against both divine and human laws and we condemned it in the strongest possible terms. It is indeed senseless and very tormenting that innocent people who come to keep peace could be killed in cold blood by rogue elements and enemies of peace. We are indeed ashamed at the barbarism perpetuated by few individuals, who does not want their own people to see peace. This is extremely distressing and deplorable and every gentle human heart goes out to the victims of this heinous attack. We must collectively condemn this brutal terror act that befell our Senegalese colleagues.However, the perpetuators of this crime must know that they have created Widows and Orphans, but their actions will ever give us the ego and strengthen our resolve to further consolidate our efforts to the implementation of our mandate. The sacrifices

of these officers will not go in vein and we will not abandon their wishes until we see peace in Darfur. While we

express our sorrow and deepest sympathy to our fallen colleagues, who died in action whilst serving the people of Darfur, we are also calling on the Government of Sudan to do everything possible within their limits to apprehend those responsible for this inhumane and heinous act and bring them to justice. We have become soft targets for far too long and it now about time that we respond to such unprovoked attacks with equal force. We must be robust in self defense to protect ourselves and the community we are here to serve in order to send a clear message to would be attackers to think twice before they try us again. As we continue to mourn the deaths of our comrades, we express our condolences to their families, to the people and Government of Senegal for this tragic lost. May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace.

Hester A. Paneras

UNAMID Police Commissioner

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WORKSHOP

UNAMID JSR Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, pays tribute to the fallen Senegalese Police Officers along with several members of the senior managment of the mission Police component Inset (Top) Deputy Police Commissioner Operations Dr. Syed Kaleem, (Bottom) Deputy Police Commissioner Police and Planning Dr. Mutasem Almajali.) Photos by: Ayman Tawfiq, UNAMID Police PIO.

UNAMID POLICE AND GOS POLICE STRENGTHEN COOPERATION

CLARA GUNDA

THE SECURITY SITUATION IN POST-CONFLICT AND FRAGILE COUNTRIES OF AFRICA HAS IMPROVED AND POLICE INSTITUTIONS ARE WORKING WITH AN INCREASING LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE-ORIENTATION OF WHICH POLICE HAVE A GREATER PRESENCE ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS AND BORDER REGIONS PARTICULARLY IN POSTCONFLICT COUNTRIES WHERE POLICE SOMETIME PERFORM THEIR DUTIES TO ONLY A VERY LIMITED EXTENT. AS PART OF INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS, THE UNITED NATIONS AND POLICE OFFICERS OF THE HOST COUNTRIES ARE MAKING SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND REFORM OF THE SECURITY SECTOR.

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echnical advice and appropriate training measures have been used to strengthen the management capacities of the institutions, thereby contributing significantly to the establishment of international standards in police work. Unfortunately, the security sector in general and the police forces in particular often lack the capacities for fulfilling these tasks properly. Often, police forces are poorly equipped, have insufficient training and in addition, human rights and the rule of law are not adequately embedded in the

institutions. In Darfur for instance, adequate standard of policing equipment and numerous training courses have enhanced the effectiveness and operational capabilities of specific individual units of the police as an institution which, in turn, has increased the loyalty and motivation of the Police Officers. In Darfur, Police presence has been increased and the operational capacity of Police Forces improved, due to the construction and rehabilitation of police stations which is done in corroboration with UNAMID. To

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consolidate the cooperation between the two and to help UNAMID in achieving its Mandate, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and the Government of Sudan (GoS) Police signed a Memorandum of understanding three months ago. After the august event took place in Khartoum, both parties agreed to have a strategic workshop to discuss on how the MoU can be implemented. It was against this backdrop that, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and the

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WORKSHOP Government of Sudan (GoS) police held a strategic workshop in Khartoum on 27 November 2013. The event which was aimed at strengthening cooperation, was attended by over 100 Participants from both institutions including GoS police Director-General`s from all the five states of Darfur. In his opening remarks, the UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative Joseph Mutaboba explained that UNAMID Police was assisting in building the capacity of the GoS police in Darfur, including through the promotion of democratic values, rule of law and respect for human rights.“It is vital that law and order are restored and maintained, and that the police system continues to be an

Mahmoud Hamed who graced the occasion, stressed on the need for strategic and systematic approach rather than investing in machinery, which according to him will yield less result as compared to institutional support and capacity building. He gave examples of countries where lots of resources were put on machinery and it failed. He reiterated the importance of cooperation and coordination between UNAMID and GoS to bring lasting peace in Darfur through institutional building rather than deploying more Military and Police. UNAMID Police Commissioner Hester Paneras earlier in the workshop accentuated

General of the Sudanese Police, UNAMID Force Commander and the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan. The need for provision of social services for the victims, different detention center for children and different sentencing for children was highlighted by a UNICEF representative during his presentation. Other Presenters came from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Ordnance Disposal Office (ODO) United Nations Office for Project Service (UNOPS), GoS Police and UNAMID Police where various challenges, by both parties, were also discussed. A unique aspect of the workshop was

Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisors, Photo by: Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information.

important institution in our efforts to build a society that is based on the rule of law,” Mr. Mutaboba said. “It is therefore imperative that the policing system is properly planned and strengthened in order to enable it to respond to the demands of the community.” He further added that, the joint workshop on the MoU is an important milestone, because it marks five years of partnership, during which UNAMID and GoS have been able to launch innovative contribution and make it part of the overall governance structure in Darfur. The Minister of Interior, Ibrahim

the importance of signing the first memorandum of understanding between UNAMID and GoS police. “If UNAMID and its partner, GoS police, work together they can truly make positive change happen for the benefit of the Darfuris,” she said. She also spoke on the cordial relationship between the UNAMID Police and Military which she believes is the same cooperation now with the GoS Police. This relationship according to her can bring stable environment in Darfur. Other high level officials present at the opening of this event were the Inspector

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that, it considered management policies in an integrated manner, and it also provided a forum for contributions among Police Officers and experts specialized in the areas of discussion. During the group discussions the importance of enhancing the capacitybuilding of GoS police, protection of communities in Darfur, including the internally displaced persons, and the effective cooperation and coordination of community policing initiatives were deliberated. The group discussions were cofacilitated by the UNAMID Police

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Commissioner and the Director of GoS Police International Relations General dahia who closed the discussions forum by expressing his deepest appreciation to UNAMID Police for their warm hospitality, excellent logistical support, and commitment to make the workshop a success. The outcome document of this workshop will form a foundation for a joint strategy incorporating short, medium and long term activities. The UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative Joseph Mutaboba closed the workshop by congratulating the participants for the fruitful deliberations..

Faidah SuleiTAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information. Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisors, Photo by: Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information.

Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisors, Photo by: Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information.

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ONGROUND VISITS UNAMID DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER (OPERATION) VISIT SECTOR SOUTH Muhammad UMAR

Sector South, PIO

edal parade acts as a reminder to every peacekeeper about the sacrifices those in uniform make to preserve the UNAMID

Mandate. As per UNAMID tradition of expressing gratitude to its personnel for their service and sacrifice Nepal Formed Police Unit Officers were awarded with UNAMID Service Medals for their contribution towards peacekeeping after spending six months in Darfur. While In Durfur these Officers participated in protection of civillians, provision of escort to Police Advisors, long range patrols, firewood patrols and confidence building patrols among others. UNAMID

Deputy

Police

Commissioner

Operations, Mr. Syed Kaleem Imam in his remarks as the Guest of honor, congratulated the officers for their outstanding perfomance. He explained that the United Nation Medal was a way of appreciating their good work and encouraged them to keep the flag of their country high by committing themselves fully to duty. Dr Immam congartulated the medallists and urged them not to relent on their efforts so that UNAMID mandate can be achieved. The Nepal FPUs were decorated by Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam along with Acting Head Of Office Mr. Bacop Tchaptile and Acting Sector Commander Mr. Yanal AL-KHAS. After the Medal parade, Dr. Imam met with Police Advisors in the Training Conference Hall. In his address, he focused on discipline and commitiment to duty. He also implored the Police Advisors to be concerned with personal health and safety and at the sametime be presentable when on duty as they serve as a beacon of hope to the people for whom they are in Darfur.

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JOSEPH DOE

Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisors, Photo by: Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information.

DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER (POLICY AND PLANNING) VISIT SECTOR WEST

he Nigeria Formed Police Unit (FPU)-1 Batch 9 was awarded with UNAMID service Medal for their contribution toward their contribution to restore peace and stability in the conflict ravened region of Darfur, on17 November in Sector West Headquarters/El-Geneina. In a speech delivered during the decoration ceremony, the Deputy Police Commissioner/ Policy and Planning Dr. Mutasem A. Almajali thanked the Government and people of Nigeria for their contribution towards restoring peace in Darfur Region. He appreciated the presence of Nigeria delegation which he stated, is a manifestation of the commitment of the Government of Nigeria and urged the FPUs to use it as a source of inspiration and morale booster. He finally, commended the NIGFPU for their professionalism, steadfastness and commitment towards the realization of the missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives.

The colourful event was graced by the delegation from Nigeria Police Force led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Mr. Sule Mamman (AIG). The AIG congratulated the medalists, stressing that the country was proud of the contingent and tasked them to continue working hard in carrying out their

Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisors, Photo by: Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information.

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various assignments and further informed the gathering about the deployment of new Country Own Equipment (COE) to the mission to enhance the operational capacity of the NIGFPU. After the event Dr. Mutasem Almajali inspected various offices and met with Police Advisors and Formed Police Unit commanders with a view of encouraging them in their line of duty. Dr. Mutasem A. Almajali paid courtesy call on Sector West Government of Sudan (GoS) Police Commissioner and later visited AL-BUZAR IDP Camp and AL-NASIM Women Centre where they interacted with the IDPs and their leaders to strengthen ties with the community`s leaders and IDPs. As a demonstration of Managementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns for the welfare of personnel, the DPC P&P and his team visited a Female Police Advisor who was admitted at Nigeria Level two clinic at the Super Camp in El-

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UNAMID`S ROLE IN COMMUNITY POLICING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY CLARA GUNDA

THE UNSCR 1769 MANDATES UNAMID POLICE TO ESTABLISH AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE COMMUNITY POLICING IN THE IDP CAMPS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL POLICE I.E GoS POLICE.

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1769, mandate UNAMID Police to establish and build the capacity of Community Policing centres/cells, in the Internally Displaced Camps (IDP) in collaboration with the local Police i.e. Government of Sudan Police (GoS) Police. The aim is to ensure a sense of security among the community, and create a sense of trust in the abilities of the local Police as a service provider to the community. The people living in the IDPs camps were prone to crime and insecurity due to the presence of large numbers of people most of them without basic needs, and unemployed, the disruption of social services, and the frequent breakdown of conflict resolution methods /mechanisms implored to resolve dispute among them. The combined effort of the local Police and the communities at large was critical in the implementation of community policing activities. Therefore, to ensure the sustenance of a secure environment, concerted and collaborative effort with and of all partners in the IDP camps cannot be overlooked. It was in this vein that committees in the IDP camps were formed at each IDP camp in the 34 Team sites, which are, embedded

across the five sectors namely Sector North, South West, Central and East these committees. Community policing is a human safety and security concept and approach that recognizes and appreciates the involvement of the community in identifying and solving community problems, one of them being Crime. In this respect, we realize that whilst

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the communities, who then make the request of UNAMID to train them as CPVs. The Community Policing Volunteers are, physically and mentally equipped by UNAMID to help in policing their respective communities. UNAMID Police Advisors deployed within their communities monitor them on their assigned duties. UNAMID from time to time conducts training programmes for these CPVs to refresh their memories and help them to become more effective in their service delivery, leading to crime reduction in their respective communities. The New CPVs are trained periodically to provide the needed security strength in all IDPs camps in Darfur. This has caused the local community members to have confidence in UNAMID. The presence of UNAMID in their respective localities sends a message of safety and security throughout Darfur. Even the small children who must have been sensitized by their parents commonly manifest this /Police Advisors, and therefore seeing UNAMID patrols, pursue the convoy to a distance shouting the slogan “ORKAY, ORKAY.’’ It may be able to interpret like, “We are safe and secure with UNAMID presence

The CPVs on daily basis share the knowledge gained from the training programmes conducted by UNAMID to other members in their respective local communities.

addressing policing issues, social issues are among the topics discussed. The UNAMID mandate in the region is to help in ensuring the safety and security of the vulnerable. This cannot be possible without the involvement of the local community. Community Policing Volunteers (CPVs) are a responsible group within their respective communities, whose integrity as selfless members of their communities and having the will to serve, identified by the Leaders in

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I in Darfur.â&#x20AC;? The presence of volunteers alone in the camp serves as deterrence for the commission of crime; these volunteers are also able to settle small disputes among people in the community to the admiration and satisfaction of the parties concerned. The role of the CPVs between UNAMID and the Local Community can be therefore be summarized as, a bridge or liaison between the two, although one may argue that UNAMID had already penetrated the local community before the training of CPVs, and therefore, could have established cordial relationships. The fact remains that the CPVs roles among their local communities has increased the confidence and love of the local community for UNAMID in Darfur. It has also inspired people in the community promptly bring their concerns to the attention of UNAMID Police Advisors. The community actually appreciates UNAMID`s efforts hence their willingness to approach Police Advisors with their concerns. The valuable services rendered by CPVs have not been without challenges .The risk and inconvenience encountered in the course of their voluntary work among others are, the volunteers have no ID cards to identify them to GoS Police for assistance. They also do not have flashlights and whistles to aid them in their night patrols. This notwithstanding, they are invaluable partners in the collective and mutual pursuit of peace.

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n pursuit of its mandate to develop programmes designed to improve the quality of life, manage stress of UNAMID Police staff members within the mission area, the Welfare Office based at MHQ held a five Peer Counselling training course for twenty 21 UNAMID Police advisors who were trained as peer helpers/peer supporters during the week of 06-10 October 2013. The peer helper/Peer supporter training course was designed to provide staff with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on stress and stress related issues. The Peer Helpers (PHs) are trained and supervised by the staff counsellors in UNAMID HQ and the sectors, in collaboration with UNDSS Critical Incident stress management Unit (CISMU) Counsellors based in New York. Peer Helper/Peer Supporter refers to UN staff members who are trained to provide informal psychosocial assistance to United Nations staff. Welcoming the invited guests to the closing ceremony, Welfare Officer Nigora Akramova was thankful to the Deputy Police Commissioner Policy & Planning Dr. Mutasem Almajali for honouring the invitation. Address the participants, Deputy Police Commissioner Policy & Planning Dr. Mutasem Almajali underscored the importance of peer Counsellors saying that their contribution makes mission assignments and mandate implementation successful thereby helping the Police Advisors in stress management, alleviate boredom, loneliness and feeling of isolation. He commended the facilitator Nasipho Ndukwawa for imparting the knowledge. He closed by paying tribute to the Civilian Welfare Office for setting the counselling program and acknowledged the good results the Police Component is benefiting from this initiative. Distribution of certificates to the trained Police Advisors climaxed the occasion.

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ON GROUND ACTIVITES POLICE FIELD COMMANDER`S COURSE. BINTOU KEITA

overnment of Sudan Police Officers (GOS) Police commissioner MUHAMMED ELSAID appreciated UNAMID Police for supporting the GoS in Policing and vowed to continue cooperating with UNAMID in a bid to restore peace and stamp crime out of society. The vow was made at the closure of a Police Field Commander Course which was organized by Sector East Training Unit for thirty (30) Police Officers at Omdurman University in EL DAEIN Sector East on 07 November. Speaking at the program, the Sector East commander Mr. Joseph Ndimunkwenge urged the participants to impart knowledge

acquired to their

counterparts who did not attend the training.He appreciated GoS Police for their coordination. The course was organized to sharpen

awareness of officers in monitoring and reporting on what is going on towards the disposal of explosive remnants of war according to Ordinance Disposal Standards under scope of UNAMID mandate.

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POLICE ADVISORS BUY LAYER CHICKENS FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN

hicken meat is one of the most expensive meats per kg in Darfur; in comparison to other countries where chicken is typically the least expensive. However, poultry contains the highest weight and protein conversion rate, and has the quickest turn around for meat production. In this regard on 12 November, a team of Police Advisors from El DAEIN Team Site, distributed sixty (60) chickens to the vulnerable Women in NEEM Internally Displaced Persons Camps (IDPs) A, B and C to improve their living through small-scale poultry production. In his remarks the team Leader said, the team bought layer chickens for the vulnerable Women because, the chickens

will produce eggs which will directly improve the diet of the children and the surplus eggs will be sold to generate income. In addition, this project will teach the IDPs basic farming skills as they will learn how to care for the chickens in the camp. The IDPs Women expressed their gratitude to UNAMID Police Advisors for their assistance and promised the team that the project will also be productive to other families in the Camp. The local Leader Umdah Ahmed Dabuk and Sheikhs mentioned

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BINTOU KEITA

that these chickens will bring some changes to the helpless. They urged UNAMID Police Advisors to continue teaching the Women on small scale businesses so that they can move away from receiving and attain a decent level of self-sufficiency.

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ON GROUND ACTIVITES UNAMID`S ROLE IN COMMUNITY POLICING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY POLICING VOLUNTEERS CLARA GUNDA

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1769, mandate UNAMID Police to establish and build the capacity of Community Policing centres/cells, in the Internally Displaced Camps (IDP) in collaboration with the local Police i.e. Government of Sudan Police (GoS) Police. The aim is to ensure a sense of security among the community, and create a sense of trust in the abilities of the local Police as a service provider to the community. The people living in the IDPs camps were prone to crime and insecurity due to the presence of large numbers of people most of them without basic needs, and unemployed, the disruption of social services, and the frequent breakdown of conflict resolution methods / mechanisms implored to resolve dispute among them. The combined effort of the local Police and the communities at large was critical in the implementation of community policing activities. Therefore, to ensure the sustenance of a secure environment, concerted and collaborative effort with and of all partners in the IDP camps cannot be overlooked. It was in this vein that committees in the IDP camps were formed at each IDP camp in the 34 Team sites, which are, embedded across the five sectors namely Sector North, South West, Central and East these committees. Community policing is a human safety and security concept and approach that recognizes and appreciates the involvement of the community in identifying and solving community problems, one of them being Crime. In this respect, we realize that whilst

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UNAMID to help in policing their respective communities. UNAMID Police Advisors deployed within their communities monitor them on their assigned duties. UNAMID from time to time conducts training programmes for these CPVs to refresh their memories and help them to become more effective in their service delivery, leading to crime reduction in their respective communities. The New CPVs are trained periodically to provide the needed security strength in all IDPs camps in Darfur. This has caused the local community members to have confidence in UNAMID. The presence of UNAMID in their

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respective localities sends a message of safety and security throughout Darfur. Even the small children who must have been sensitized by their parents commonly manifest this / Police Advisors, and therefore seeing UNAMID patrols, pursue the convoy to a distance shouting the slogan “ORKAY, ORKAY.’’ It may be able to interpret like, “We are safe and secure with UNAMID presence in Darfur.” The presence of volunteers alone in the camp serves as deterrence for the commission of crime; these volunteers are also able to settle small disputes among people in the community to the admiration and

satisfaction of the parties concerned. The role of the CPVs between UNAMID and the Local Community can be therefore be summarized as, a bridge or liaison between the two, although one may argue that UNAMID had already penetrated the local community before the training of CPVs, and therefore, could have established cordial relationships. The fact remains that the CPVs roles among their local communities has increased the confidence and love of the local community for UNAMID in Darfur. It has also inspired people in the community promptly bring their concerns to the attention of UNAMID

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Police Advisors. The community actually appreciates UNAMID`s efforts hence their willingness to approach Police Advisors with their concerns. The valuable services rendered by CPVs have not been without challenges .The risk and inconvenience encountered in the course of their voluntary work among others are, the volunteers have no ID cards to identify them to GoS Police for assistance. They also do not have flashlights and whistles to aid them in their night patrols. This notwithstanding, they are invaluable partners in the collective and mutual pursuit of peace.

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INTERVIEW NAJMA FIRDOUS

“ I provided food for the old women and the sick in hospital ”

CLARA GUNDA

The Police Public Information Unit at the Mission Headquarters had interview with Najma Firdous Ibrahim one of the out-going hard working members of UNAMID Police Women Network. PIO: Can you share with us your policing background? Najma: I was enlisted as a Special Squad in the Pakistan Police Force In October 2001, after graduating from college in 1999. After pursuing series of professional courses in the Pakistan Police Force, I am a Training instructor. PIO: What do you like best about your job? Najma: I like the fact that it is something different every day. I’ve always been interested in working with people, and I like to learn about different cultures, as well as equal opportunity for justice. PIO: Can you share with us your Peace keeping background? Najma: I arrived in Darfur on 25 November 2011, and I was deployed to Kabkabiya for 3 months and later re-deployment to AbuShouk as a patrol Officer on 28 February 2012. Lastly got re-deployment to Mission Headquarters as a Facility Management Officer. PIO: How did UNAMID Police Women Network change your life in Darfur? Najma: I have grown to be a woman of patience, resilience and my passion for people in need has grown. Apart from my normal duties, I seized the opportunity to become part of the Women`s Network by introducing myself to the children and the Women in the IDPs Camps. I taught them how to play football, handball and other games and also bought sportswear for young boys, I provided food for the old women and the sick in hospital whenever I am less busy. My life will never be the same, it changed for the better.

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PIO: How have you assisted the community? Najma: Despite being a Police Advisor, I had time to support the community in El-Fasher first class zone by completing an incomplete Mosque. After some months I extended the Mosque because at first the mosque was small. I also built another room for Women and children which is attached to the mosque and has the same size of the mosque. The compound is big, has bathrooms and the Mosque is fully furnished. PIO: What qualities do you feel are necessary to be a successful Police Advisor? Najma: You have to be honest and diligent, most of all. A Police Advisor also has to be on her toes and be prepared for anything. This line of work is not easy and you never know what could happen in the course of your shift. I think you must also have your emotions in check, because at some point you have to deal with horrific accidents and people who are under severe emotional stress. PIO: What have you achieved as a Peacekeeper in Darfur? Najma: Working as an international Police Officer gave me that chance to see different types of Police practice and share experiences with people. I drew my inspiration from many women inside and outside Police and discovered that I am capable as other women in the corporate world. PIO: Do you remember having happy moments during your stay as a Peacekeeper in Darfur? Najma: Yes, Proud moments were when I

put a smile on children’s faces and give hope to women and children in the community. PIO: What are some of your professional goals for the future? Najma: That is a very good question; I plan to do some volunteer work with underprivileged kids. PIO: What advise do you have for colleagues in Darfur? Najma: I urge my fellow women to stay true to yourself, stay genuine and treat others how you want to be treated. I would like to encourage all women in the police who have not actively participated in the Women`s Network to start participating in the activities as it is never too late to make a difference in the lives of the needy out there. PIO: Do you have any comments? Najma: Many thanks and appreciation to Ann Al-Twail the Jordanian Officer in-Charge Gender who stood by me all the time. She gave me realization that God`s plan for me is to bring about change in the lives of people, and at the same time, she helped me to communicate with the people in Arabic. May God Bless Darfur!! Shukran.

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he Arabic language is spoken by over 200 million people in almost 22 countries. Arabic speakers are mainly concentrated in the Middle East in an area expanding from the Arabian Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean; moreover, there are almost 3 million Arabic speakers living in the United States and Canada. Arabic is the Language of Quran, the Holy Book of Islam, so it is the language number one in almost all Islamic countries. It was adopted by the United Nations as one of its six official languages. The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters and each letter has rules for pronunciation. Almost all letters could be spelled in English; however, there are some letters that only exist in the Arabic language and have very special pronunciation like the KH, GH, and ‘AIN.

ARABIC CORNER

THE PHARMACY Is there a pharmacy nearby?

hal hunaak saydaliyah qariybah?

When does the pharmacy open?

mata taftah is-saydaliyah?

‫متى تفتح الصيدلية‬

What pharmacy is open now?

ayya saydaliyah maftuwha haliyan?

‫أية صيدلية مفتوحة حاليا‬

I need something for a cold

ariyd dawa lil zukaam

I need something for diarrhea

ariyd dawa lil as-haal

I need something for a fever

ariyd dawa lil hummaa

‫أريد دواء للحمى‬

I need something for a headache

ariyd dawa lil sudaa-a

‫أريد دواء للصداع‬

I need something for sunburn

ariyd marham li haruwq ishshams

I need something for motion sickness

ariyd dawa lil ghathayaan

It’s urgent!

haaleh taare-ah

‫هل هناك صيدلية قريبة ؟‬

‫أريد دواء للزكام‬ ‫أريد دواء لألسهال‬

‫أريد مرهم لحروق الشمس‬ ‫أريد دواء للغثيان‬ ‫حالة طارئة‬

MAKING FRIENDS ‫أنا مسرور بمعرفتك‬

It's so good to see you

ana masruwr bi-ma-araftak

Would you like to have coffee?

hal tariyd qahwa?

‫هل تريد قهوة‬

Would you like to have tea?

hal tariyd shaay?

‫هل تريد شاي‬

Would you like to have water?

hal tariyd maayy?

‫هل تريد مياه‬

No, thanks

laa, shukran

Would you like to go to the theater?

hal tauwd a-thahaab ila ilmasrah?

‫هل تود الذهاب إلى المسرح‬

Would you like to go to the movies?

hal tauwd a-thahaab ila issinema?

‫هل تود الذهاب للسينما‬

Would you like to go to a restaurant?

hal tauwd a-thahaab ila ilmatt-aam?

‫هل تود الذهاب للمطعم‬

Do you mind if I smoke?

hal tasmah aan adakhin?

Not at all

laa abadan

We're leaving tomorrow.

nahn mugaadaruwn ghadan

Thanks for everything

shukran ala kull shay

I had a very good time

qadheit waqt momtea

‫قضيت وقت ممتع‬

We're going to miss you

suwf nashtaaq-ilik

‫سوف نشتاق إليك‬

Good luck!

Hadz muwafq

‫ شكرا‬, ‫ال‬

‫هل تسمح ان أدخن‬ ً‫ال أبدا‬ ‫نحن مغادرين غدا‬ ‫شكرا على كل شيء‬

‫حظ موفق‬

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1-The DPC Operations Dr. Kaleem S. Imam being breifed by a Senegalese officer at the place of incident where the Senegalese officers where ambushed.

2- The DPC P&P Dr. Mutasem, Mr. 2- The DPC P&P Dr. Mutasem, Mr. Frances Training coordinator Frances Training coordinator and Mr. Pa Jallow Special and Mr. Pa Jallow Special Assistant of PC, visits the injured Assistant of PC, visits the injured Senegalese at UNAMID hospital. Senegalese at UNAMID hospital. 3- Juliana Abah, Chrestopher Mofya and community leader Mr. Yousuf Ali Chairman of Tawila Locality Council during the hand over of renovated Tawila GoS Police Station under QUIPs projects.

3- Juliana Abah, Chrestopher Mofya and community leader Mr. Yousuf Ali Chairman of Tawila Locality Council during the hand over of renovated Tawila GoS Police Station under QUIPs projects.

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UNAMID Police Advisor cleaning a maternity ward in commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day.

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