Unamid head meets President of Uganda

The African Union-United Nations Joint Special Representative (JSR) for Darfur, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on 12 February during a three-day visit to the country, as part of the JSR’s efforts to mobilise regional support for an inclusive peace agreement in Darfur. The Unamid head apprised the Ugandan President of his engagements with the non-signatory Darfur movements so far, to bring them on board for a political settlement of the conflict in Darfur. These engagements included a workshop on humanitarian cessation of hostilities held in Addis Ababa last December and consultations with leaders of key movements earlier on 10 February in Kampala. President Museveni noted the importance of a durable peace for Darfur and assured Ibn Chambas of his support for his initiatives. “The continued engagement and support by President Museveni and Uganda to Unamid and the work of the Mediation is an indication that achieving a durable peace in Darfur benefits not only the Sudanese people, but also contributes to greater stability for the entire region,” Ibn Chambas stated. File photo: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (africanarguments) Related: Sudan’s peace talks have yet to be successful in Addis Ababa (14 February 2014) Nuba bombings kill nine as Sudan peace talks start (14 February 2014) Sudan peace talks: SPLM-N calls for ‘a new perspective and attitude’ (13 February 2014)