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Protection of civilians is one of the greatest challenges of our times. The rising levels of attacks on civilians are in direct contravention with international law and the commitment to the protection of civilians.
In spite of numerous conventions and resolu-tions, which are all very clear on the responsi-bility to protect civilians in conflict situations, the challenge still remains on how to effectively operationalise protection on the ground.
The case of Darfur is an obvious learning experience. Since 2003 protection of civilians from targeted attacks, murder, rape and looting has been a key challenge in Darfur. To meet this challenge local and international humanitarian, political and military actors have employed various strategies.
Based on an examination of practical experiences with protection of civilians the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and DanChurchAid hosted an international seminar 'Protection of Civilians - Learning from Darfur' in Copenhagen this autumn.
The seminar had a rich diversity of speakers and participants including both field practitioners to policy representatives.
Read the rapport from the seminar, which also includes recommendations for future action in Darfur on: Protection System, Prevention, The Role of the Police in Protection, Evaluation, and Political Dialogue.
The rapport is available for download on the website: www.r2p.eu
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Chairman of the African Union Commission Alpha Oumar Konare (R) talks to the force commander of the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) Martin Luther Agwai (C) in El Fasher ...
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