NEW INDEPENDENCE DUE TO DECOLONISATION HAS NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES - SUDAN Flashcards
(17 cards)
In what year did Sudan gain independence?
1956
What are the main regions involved in the civil war in Sudan?
North (Khartoum), South, West Sudan (Darfur)
What groups are primarily involved in the ethnic conflicts in the Darfur region?
Black Africans and Arab groups
What happened after Sudan gained independence regarding the Arab tribes?
Arab tribes came together to overthrow the national Government in Khartoum
Who felt politically and economically marginalized in Darfur after independence?
Black Africans
What military group did Black Africans form in response to their marginalization?
Sudan Liberation Army (SLA)
When did the conflict involving the Sudan Liberation Army occur?
1983-2005
What did the SLA claim regarding the government’s treatment of Black African farmers?
Oppression while supporting local cattle herding Arabs
What is the name of the Arab militia group that attacked Black Africans in Darfur?
Janjaweed
How many deaths did the UN estimate occurred in Darfur since 2003 by 2008?
300,000
What environmental issue are Sudan and South Sudan at risk of due to climate change?
Desertification
How did the conflict in Sudan affect sustainable development efforts?
Political instability meant no focus on sustainable development from government
What were the estimated deaths from the civil war in South Sudan between 2013 and 2018?
400,000
How many people were displaced during the civil war in South Sudan?
4 million
What types of abuses were reported by NGOs during the civil war in South Sudan?
Human rights abuses, sexual assault, civilian killings
What was the financial cost of the Darfur conflict from 2003 to 2017?
$90 billion
What sectors saw no spending during the Darfur conflict despite its high cost?
Health care and education
