The Role of the Police in UNAMID

ISS Monograph Number 190, 2015

54 Pages Posted: 27 Aug 2015

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Marina Caparini

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Festus Kofi Aubyn

University of Ibadan - Faculty of Public Health

Olivia Davies

African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)

Meressa Dessu

Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Mateja Peter

Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt

Date Written: April 2, 2015

Abstract

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the role of the police component in the AU-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The Darfur conflict, ongoing since 2003, has produced one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Over the past two years, UNAMID has operated within a context of increasing conflict due to clashes between government forces and armed opposition groups, the intensification of inter-communal conflict, and the lack of progress in achieving a comprehensive peace process. UNAMID faces considerable operational challenges in implementing its protection of civilians mandate, including a high-risk security environment in which peacekeepers are subject to frequent armed attacks as well as repeated bureaucratic obstacles and restrictions on access imposed by the government of Sudan. The paper examines the specific functions of the three main elements of UNAMID Police – formed police units, individual police officers and core command/senior leadership – and considers the main operational challenges each element faces in executing its mandated tasks. The paper concludes with recommendations for UNAMID Police to addressing existing gaps.

Keywords: peacekeeping, Darfur, police, Sudan, United Nations, protection of civilians

Suggested Citation

Caparini, Marina and Aubyn, Festus Kofi and Davies, Olivia and Dessu, Meressa and Peter, Mateja, The Role of the Police in UNAMID (April 2, 2015). ISS Monograph Number 190, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2650901

Marina Caparini (Contact Author)

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Festus Kofi Aubyn

University of Ibadan - Faculty of Public Health ( email )

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, OR Oyo Stase 10001
Nigeria

Olivia Davies

African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) ( email )

Umhlanga Rocks, 4320
South Africa

Meressa Dessu

Institute for Security Studies (ISS) ( email )

Ki-Ab Building 1st Floor
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia

Mateja Peter

Norsk Utenrikspolitisk Institutt ( email )

P. O. Box 8159 Dep.
Oslo, 0033
Norway

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