Current Conflict: Darfur

In February 2003, African tribes in Darfur rebelled against the Arab-dominated government in Khartoum and over 200,000 have died since that time. Many other tribes have also rebelled due to neglect or suppression. The Janjaweed, the pro-government Arab militia have tried to crush these rebellions and in doing so, has killed many people atrocious ways. (The Sudanese government denies supporting the Janjaweed, but they armed this group and do support it). They have also committed rape, theft, and other crimes. Although most of the bad name goes to the Janjaweed, as it rightfully should, both the militia and the rebels have done terrible things without concern for human rights. They have done these things as terrorist acts in order to try and inflict physical and psychological damage on the opposing forces. Millions have been

killed and in the past few decades, there is an estimated four million refugees who have tried to flee their homes to get away from the danger of the conflict. An estimated 2 million of these people have died in their efforts.

(Above: Map of location of Darfur in Sudan)


Sources:
http://www.savedarfur.org/content?splash=yes
http://www.darfurinformation.com/
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