Newly-appointed Joint Representative for Darfur begins his position

Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas has arrived in Khartoum on Monday to take up the position of Head of the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and Joint Chief Mediator.


Dr. Chambas said upon his arrival, that he was happy to take up his duties in Darfur at a very crucial time.


Dr. Chambas who replaces Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, brings to his new position extensive experience after a long and distinguished career in both international and governmental fora.


He believes that only an all-inclusive peace on the basis of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur can bring a lasting solution to the suffering of millions of men, women and children in the region.


On 20 December 2012, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma appointed Dr. Chambas as their Joint Special Representative for Darfur, Head of UNAMID. 

His responsibilities include those of the African Union-United Nations Joint Chief Mediator.

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