The Darfur Region The Darfur Region of the of the SudanSudan
By Hillary PearsonBy Hillary Pearsonandand
David ThomasonDavid Thomason
Sudanese FlagSudanese Flag
The Darfur RegionThe Darfur Region
Located in Western Sudan Northern Region is affected by
desertification Southern and Western regions are
composed of fertile farm-land
Sudan and Darfur RegionSudan and Darfur Region
Background HistoryBackground History
Sudan was under British control until 1956 Since then, Sudan has been in civil war,
except for one decade - from 1972-1982 During this time, there was a cease-
fire in Sudan Arabs and Muslims dominate the
Sudanese government
Groups of the DarfurGroups of the Darfur
There are 3 major African tribes in DarfurFurMasalitZaghawa
These tribes have farmed the most fertile land in Darfur for generations
Arab nomads herd cattle each year in northern Darfur
Fur
Masalit
The Tribes
Zaghawa
From Peace to WarFrom Peace to War
The Africans’ crops are being trampled by the Arabs’ herds of cattle and camels
The Africans have resorted to self defense to protect their crops and are receiving no governmental support
African RebelsAfrican Rebels
The AfricansThe Africans
Known as the Rebels Two Groups
Sudanese Liberation Army/Movement (SLA/M)
Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)
Africans Refugees Fleeing HomeAfricans Refugees Fleeing Home
The Arabs and the GovernmentThe Arabs and the Government Many Sudanese people believe that the
Arabs are being supported by the government
Similar uniforms Coup in 1889 which led to a military supportive
government The Janjaweed is a Arab militia in Darfur
This groups raids homes of civilians The Government and the Janjaweed has
displaced over 1.5 million civilians
Homeless People, Ruined TownsHomeless People, Ruined Towns
A displaced refugee resting after 34 days of walking to safety
The remains of a town ruined by the Janjaweed officers
Has the Government Helped?Has the Government Helped?
The Sudanese Government’s only attempt to help the Africans was by declaring a ceasefire – the Ceasefire has not been at all successful
CEASEFIRE- an order to stop fighting, or a suspension of hostile activities; truce
Overall, the government has done nothing, other then denying the rumors about helping the Janjaweed
Omar al - Bashir Omar al - Bashir Sudanese PresidentSudanese President
Denied anything to do with the Janjaweed and referred to them as “thieves and gangsters”
International Help and ViewsInternational Help and Views
Aid agencies have set up refugee camps, but have complained of lack of resources and Sudanese Bureaucratic interference
Since so many countries are arguing about what to do with the situation in Darfur, not much international help has been received.
BibliographyBibliography
www.google.com/images www.hrw.org/reports/2004/sudan
www.sudan101.comwww.nytimes.com