Mamadou Dian Balde

@mamadou_dbalde

Regional Director, @Refugees for East and Horn of #Africa and Great Lakes. Dedicated to advance human development. UN Refugee Agency

Nairobi, Kenya

Joined December 2018

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Apr 11

The devastating conflict in #Sudan is entering its third year, still as tragic. So much suffering, so many people displaced, some that I have met who hope to one day return home. But as #peace delays, this hope wanes. It is time for a turning point. unhcr.org/news/briefing-…

mamadou_dbalde's tweet card. GENEVA – Two years since the start of the war in Sudan, the news remains exceedingly grim.The world's most damaging displacement crisis is now happening amid the worst humanitarian funding situation...

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

A powerful argument on the benefits of refugee inclusion from @mamadou_dbalde On #WorldRefugeeDay and everyday, let’s unleash the skills and expertise that refugees can bring to their host communities when given the chance. That’s solidarity in action.

MMamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

“Refugee inclusion benefits everyone”: my thoughts on this World Refugee Day 2025. In The ⁦@The_EastAfrican⁩ . #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees ⁦@Refugees⁩ theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/opinion/gu…

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

mamadou_dbalde's tweet card. This World Refugee Day let’s be clear: Solidarity with refugees is not just compassion. It is the thread that holds us all together.

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jul 19

Rebuilding homes and facilitating solutions in #SouthSudan. Pursuing what’s possible, despite challenges everywhere. Well done, @MarieHVerney , @VijayaSouri, your teams and your Government & @EUinSouthSudan partners. @CelestinFranz

MMarie-Helene Verney@MarieHVerney · Jul 18

Rebuilding homes and hope in #Makakal once the largest and most dynamic city in #southsudan This is only possible with the close partnership of @IOMSouthSudan @UNHCRSouthSudan & @EUinSouthSudan + the State authorities An example of what is possible in the most challenging…

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jul 18

When you visit countries and communities devastated by conflicts and violence, and listen to people forced to flee, you can only agree with late Madiba: “It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build”. #Peace #Dignity #MandelaDay

UUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency@Refugees · Jul 18

It takes strength to heal. To build. To choose peace in a world fractured by conflict. Nelson Mandela's words resonate as strong today as they ever have. On #MandelaDay, we honour his legacy of fighting for justice, dignity and equality.

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jul 17

Fruitful meeting in #Khartoum with Minister of Interior Babiker Samra. We discussed many challenges affecting refugees, IDPs & people starting to return to #Sudan. Reaffirmation of protection. Urgent support needed to restore services & facilitate durable solutions. #Peace

mamadou_dbalde's tweet image. Fruitful meeting in #Khartoum with Minister of Interior Babiker Samra. We discussed many challenges affecting refugees, IDPs &amp; people starting to return to #Sudan. Reaffirmation of protection. Urgent support needed to restore services &amp; facilitate durable solutions.

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jul 16

مامادو ديان بالدي: "من المؤلم أن أشاهد حجم الدمار الهائل في #الخرطوم اليوم، هذه المدينة التي لطالما استقبلت آلاف اللاجئين بسخاء. طريق إعادة الإعمار طويل، لكن السلطات والشركاء يبذلون أقصى ما في وسعهم لتقديم الدعم. ويبقى التزامنا ثابتًا في البقاء وتقديم كل ما نستطيع من دعم."

MMamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jul 15

Heartbreaking to see the immense destruction in #Khartoum today, a city that has generously welcomed thousands of refugees. Huge work ahead to rebuild but authorities & partners are doing their very best to support. Our commitment to stay & support as much as we can stands.

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jul 15

mamadou_dbalde's tweet image. Heartbreaking to see the immense destruction in #Khartoum today, a city that has generously welcomed thousands of refugees. Huge work ahead to rebuild but authorities &amp; partners are doing their very best to support. Our commitment to stay &amp; support as much as we can stands.

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UNHCR Sudan@UNHCRinSudan · Jul 13

المدير الإقليمي لمفوضية اللاجئين، مامادو ديان بالدي (@mamadou_dbalde)، وصل إلى #السودان🇸🇩 اليوم لبدء مهمته (13–20 يوليو). في بورتسودان، التقى كبار المسؤولين وزار عائلات نازحة وسط نزوح 12M+ بسبب الحرب. الرسالة واضحة: السودان بحاجة إلى تضامن واهتمام عالمي عاجل أكثر من أي وقت مضى.

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UNHCR Sudan@UNHCRinSudan · Jul 13

Our Regional Director @mamadou_dbalde arrived in #Sudan🇸🇩 today for his mission (13–20 July). In Port Sudan, he met senior officials & visited displaced families as 12M+people are uprooted by war. The call is urgent: Sudan needs global solidarity & attention now more than ever.

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UNHCR Southern Africa@UNHCRSouthernAF · Jun 28

UNHCR welcomes new DRC - Rwanda peace deal. “This is a chance to turn the page – ensuring the protection of civilians, including refugees & IDPs, & advancing durable solutions that allow them to rebuild their lives in safety & dignity.” @FilippoGrandi bit.ly/4enaCUi

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 27

Great meeting with @JICA HQ team in Nairobi, & happy to join the opening of the Regional Workshop on Human Migration, Refugees & Development. All critical to unlock opportunities for refugees & their host, social cohesion & to advance inclusion in national systems & economies.

mamadou_dbalde's tweet image. Great meeting with @JICA HQ team in Nairobi, &amp; happy to join the opening of the Regional Workshop on Human Migration, Refugees &amp; Development. All critical to unlock opportunities for refugees &amp; their host, social cohesion &amp; to advance inclusion in national systems &amp; economies.

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UNHCR United States@UNHCRUSA · Jun 25

War in Sudan is tearing millions of lives apart. UNHCR and partners are on the ground, but the response is dangerously underfunded. Now is the time to support people whose humanitarian needs continue to grow. unh.cr/6448ccc04

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UNHCR Sudan@UNHCRinSudan · Jun 25

“We fled & suffered as refugees. The Sudanese welcomed us. Now, we welcome them with the little we have.” In Girba camp, Eritrean refugees open their homes and hearts to Sudanese families displaced by war. In times of crisis and limited resources, this is true solidarity. 🎥⬇️

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Filippo Grandi@FilippoGrandi · Jun 20

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. I am spending it in Syria with some of the 600,000 people who have returned from neighbouring countries after 14 years of conflict. Syria today is where returning Syrians — given security, opportunities and support — can finally stop being refugees.

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 21

#Ethiopia represents the positive trend in this region of many countries moving towards adapting policies in support of inclusion of refugees in their new communities, which benefit everyone. This is #solidarity in action. #WorldRefugeeDay @TheReporterET @andrewMbogori

UUNHCR Ethiopia@UNHCREthiopia · Jun 21

"Ethiopia is sending a clear message to the world: inclusion is not only possible, but benefits everyone." Read UNHCR's Regional Bureau Dir @mamadou_dbalde's op-ed on @TheReporterET :thereporterethiopia.com/45700/

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

On #WorldRefugeeDay, thank you @FilippoGrandi for your leadership, and @Refugees for your incredible dedication and service to the communities we serve. History shows we have all been refugees, and suggests we will be again. Let’s respond with greater empathy and generosity.

FFilippo Grandi@FilippoGrandi · Jun 20

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

Why solidarity matters more than ever. My thoughts this #WorldRefugeeDay2025 in The Daily Nation ⁦@NationAfrica⁩ #WithRefugees nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…

mamadou_dbalde's tweet card. Solidarity with refugees is not just compassion; it is the thread that holds us all together.

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

My thoughts on this World Refugee Day 2025. In @NewTimesRwanda. #WorldRefugeeDay @AissatNdiaye @RefugeesRwanda

UUNHCR Rwanda@RefugeesRwanda · Jun 20

Rwanda has generously opened its doors for refugees for decades, investing in policies to include them in national systems. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we urge greater global action in solidarity with refugees and their hosts, so that noone is left behind. newtimes.co.rw/article/27384/…

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Mamadou Dian Balde@mamadou_dbalde · Jun 20

Thankful to @ODG_UNON and colleagues across U.N. agencies who gathered with us on #WorldRefugeeDay to stand in solidarity with the over 5 million refugees in this region & the generous communities who continue to host them.

mamadou_dbalde's tweet image. Thankful to @ODG_UNON and colleagues across U.N. agencies who gathered with us on #WorldRefugeeDay to stand in solidarity with the over 5 million refugees in this region &amp; the generous communities who continue to host them.

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UNHCR United States@UNHCRUSA · Jun 18

The conflict in Sudan has spiraled into the world’s largest displacement crisis. UNHCR is on the ground, rapidly responding with life-saving aid. But with millions forced to flee their homes, more resources are urgently needed. UNHCR's @mamadou_dbalde calls for greater support.

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