Darfur Conflict

The Darfur conflict, marked by violence and human rights violations, involves the Sudanese Government and Janjaweed Militia targeting non-Arab Sudanese. With over 400,000 deaths and millions displaced, the conflict has a complex history dating back to 2003. Presently, tensions linger despite intervention efforts. Stay informed with a summary of key events, including peace deals, reports of mass rape, and calls for accountability. Explore resources for further understanding and action in the ongoing crisis.

• Darfur conflict
• Sudan
• Janjaweed militia
• Human rights violations
• United Nations

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1. Darfur Conflict

2. Perpetrators When: April 25,2003 February 24, 2010* *Officially signed CPA in 2006 however hostilities continue today Who: Sudanese Government and Janjaweed Militia Omar al-Bashir (1944-present) President of Sudan since 1989 Main weapons supplier of the Janjaweed Militia Janjaweed Militia Janjaweed Militia (1973-present) Nomadic tribes people

3. Victims Dead: 400,000 people Causes: Execution, Rape, Starvation, Dehydration Targets: Non-Arab Sudanese (Fur, Zeghawa and Masalit tribes) Refugees: 2.5 2.7 million

5. Summary of Conflict - Timeline April 25, 2003: Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) and Justice Equality Movement (JEM) attack airport destroying Sudanese Air Force planes. July 14, 2011: The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur was finalized and signed by Sudanese government and LJM 1980s: Climate change, famine and tension between Arab and non-Arab Sudanese perpetuated political instability November 16, 2006: Establishment of the African Union United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) 1980 February 2015: HRW reports mass rape and possible crimes against humanity in Northern Darfur 1990s: A lack of response from the Sudanese government concerning the drought and internal conflicts, led to frustration from non-Arab Sudanese. May 5, 2006: Sudanese government and SLA sign a peace deal. July 12, 2010: ICC issues arrest warrant for President al-Bashir

6. Whats Happening Now? July 2001: South Sudan gains independence and the conflict in Darfur fades into the background. 2013: Aicha Elbasri, the former spokesperson for the UNAMID mission in Darfur resigned, accusing the UN of a conspiracy of silence over the world s biggest forgotten war. June 25, 2014: HRW calls for the United Nations to investigate alleged cover-ups and manipulation of human rights reporting by UNAMID officials. February 11, 2015: HRW releases a report called Mass Rape in Darfur: Sudanese Army Attacks Against Civilians in Tabit which documents Sudanese army rapes at least 221 women and girls. March 11, 2015: UNAMID peacekeeping force to be cut back amid accusations of incompetence.

7. Resources Human Rights Watch: http://www.hrw.org/africa/sudan Timeline: Five Years On: http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/features/darfur/fiveyea rson/timeline.html They Shot at Us as We Fled: Government Attacks on Civilians in West Darfur : http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/darfur0508web wcover.pdf Eyes on Darfur: http://www.eyesondarfur.org/ The Devil Came on Horseback : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BJOfpJ8qVE