Completing another of its fast-track Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), UNMIS handed over a newly constructed police station to ED Damazin police at a simple ceremony on 16 January.

The Head of Office formally inaugurating the Police station in presence of the Police Chief, Damazin Locality

The QIP was begun last April when UN Police noticed the dismal working conditions and dilapidated condition of Ed Damazin Police Station. The project, which will provide office accommodation for local and UN Police, cost $ 24,010. Reconstruction of the facility, which commenced in June 2006, was completed in six months.

The building was handed over on behalf of UNMIS by Abdul-Dayem Mubarez, UNMIS Head of Office for Ed Damazin regional headquarters, and received by Col Ismail Ibrahim, ED Damazin Chief of Police.

The Police Chief, Damazin Locality felicitating the Head of Office for the success of the QIPs

Speaking on the occasion, Col Ibrahim expressed hope that more projects would occur in future to improve the local community. The Head of Office assured the ED Damazin Police Chief of UNMIS' continued support in boosting the ability of local police to keep law and order.

Members of UNMIS and the Local Police in front of the newly constructed Police Station