Safety Concerns

In March, UNAMID reported that a fire was set at a camp in Darfur, killing two and injuring three others. As attacks, carjackings and violence has risen, so has the concern for the safety of peacekeepers in the region. The lack of proper equipment and cooperation from the government have kept these concerns high as the troops continue on their mission to protect civilians.

The Arrival of Necessities for Peacekeepers

In January, the US began moving essential peacekeeping equipment, including water filtration systems and armored vehicles, to Darfur from Rwanda, with the goal of moving over 150 tons to the region to assist in the efforts and support peacekeepers.
Why did it take so long for it to become a list-topper to move equipment into the region? I understand that there is bureaucratic red tape that has to be cut through before the ball starts rolling, but UNAMID had been in Darfur taking charge of peacekeeping for an entire year before this new equipment began to arrive.

Civilian Protection

As documented here, UNAMID has recently scaled up protection of civilians in Darfur and have significantly decreased the number of civilian deaths since taking over peacekeeping efforts in 2008.
While the peacekeepers are working to do their part, it has been stressed that without political progression civilians will continue to be at risk.

The Cost of Justice

The following op-ed from Boston.com outlines how the attempt to bring the people of Darfur justice is being used as an excuse to expel international aid organizations by the Sudanese government. With the announcement of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for the Sudanese President, Omar Al-Bashir, 13 organizations were told to leave Darfur, with a threat to remove the rest within a year. The help of international aid organizations not only nourishes the people with healthcare, clean water, and food, but it is also a source of hope. As the supplies dwindle, and the people's disparity grows, crime and violence rates will rise.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/03/21/arrest_warrant_too_costly_for_darfur/