SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Multiple sources – Reactions to UNAMID extended Darfur mandate

1/11/19: Multiple sources – Reactions to UNAMID extended Darfur mandate

• Sudan Tribune

• Radio Dabanga

 Sudan’s ambassador the UN Omer Siddig reacted positive to the UN Security Council’s decision to extend the UN-African Union (UNAMID) peacekeeping mission in Darfur, as US and UK diplomats said they expect further progression.

 Omer Siddig thanked the UN Security Council for extending the mandate, saying that he hopes it “will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the civilian governance of Sudan as it works to overcome the challenges ahead.”

 Jonathan Guy Allen, the UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN said: "we have a partner in the Government of Sudan, [and we look] forward to continued dialogue with the country on the drawdown of UNAMID.”

 Michael Barkin, senior policy advisor to the US’ Mission to the UN said they expect that this additional year be UNAMID’s final such extension, leading to a follow-on UNAMID mandate which meets Sudan’s development needs.