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.

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 Peacekeeping

This article reports that members of the peacekeeping mission UNAMID were attacked on two separate occasions within a week, killing one and injuring at least two others.
The erupting violence is causing concern for the safety of UNIMAD workers as tensions rise over the indictment of Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir.