UN Missions: UNAMID and UNAMIS

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UN Missions: UNAMID and UNAMIS

UN HYBRID MISSION (UNAMID)

Has nearly, 20,000 military personnel and more than 6,000 police officers
Incorporates the existing AU Mission in Sudan (AMIS) which was deployed since 2004
Is the largest peace-keeping force in the world
By the end of the 2008, it was expected to take over operations from AMIS
Is intended to
End fighting between rebel groups, Government forces, and allied Janjaweed Militias
Prevent problem from further spilling into neighboring Chad and cenral African Republic
Protect civilians and promote human rights
Support the “early and effective implementation” of last year’s Darfur Peace Agreement between the Government and the rebels
Prevent armed attacks
Ensure the security of aid workers and its own personnel and facilities

UNAMIS- United Nations Mission in Sudan

The implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
Facilitating the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons
roviding demining assistance
Contributing towards international efforts to protect and promote human rights in Sudan

It is authorized to have up to 10,000 military personnel and a civilian component, including 700
civilian police personnel
     In addition, the Security Council emphasized that there can be no military solution to the conflict in
     Darfur

Therefore, the UN called on the Government of the Sudan and the rebel groups, specifically the Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudanese Liberation Army/Movement, to resume the Abuja talks without preconditions to rapidly reach an agreement.