The genocide in Sudan has been struggling for political control. From the news that's spreading, the Darfur's include movements who were 'Sudan’s Liberation Army 'and the 'Justice and Equality Movement'. They have been fighting against the Janjaweed, whom are possibly under the control of the Sudanese government. They took control, killing hundreds each day. But, the Sudanese claims that they are not held accountable for these actions. The United Nations (UN) would have many options to stop this genocide, but the best option is for them to fight the genocide, and not to wait for other countries to be attacked. The UN should fight this genocide in order to keep Sudan and its surroundings safe to hopefully exist in the future. As Darfur, South…
half of the 20th century, Sudan, which included the territories of present-day Sudan and South Sudan, was ruled by a dual colonial government known as the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium (1899–1956)” (Seri-Hersch, Iris). The Condominium allowed British to maintain the authority of both Egypt and Sudan while occupying the Nile. Conquered by the British Empire, the colonial era in Sudan directed the country into North and South. However, positive changes associate amongst the North, while a mostly…
carried out attacks against the civilians. (“Who’s At Risk? Sudan Backgrounder”) The modern genocidal conflict in Sudan is similar to the Holocaust because it employs dehumanization, extermination, and denial.…
comparison of Syrian conflict and conflict between Sudan and South Sudan The ongoing conflict in Syria and the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan draw many similarities in regard to the causes and nature of their respective conflicts. The civil war in Syria began in March of 2011 due to a growing resentment of the government regime led by Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, creating an eventual armed civil conflict between rebel groups and the government. A direct result of the conflict has…
Violations in South Sudan All humans are given basic rights at birth. To take these away from someone or to violate these natural rights is a crime against humanity. These basic human rights are being completely disregarded in South Sudan. South Sudan, known as the world’s newest country, has descended into a civil war early in their history. In the midst of their civil war, soldiers on both sides have committed crimes against humanity, with no one held accountable. All across the unity state…
There are many issues that surround Sudan and South Sudan, such as political, economical, and civil liberties issues. Earlier in the 1800s when Britain colonized Sudan, Britain closed off parts of the south and integrated Christianity and the English language. The isolation of the south caused an even larger gap between the two parts of the country, which still has an effect on its problems today. The first civil war that took place in Sudan occurred because the people in the south were upset…
On July 9, 2011 South Sudan became an independent state separate from Sudan. When South Sudan became a sovereign, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement became the ruling party of the state. While gave South Sudan the opportunity to become a fresh vibrant new nation, its image has been tainted with accusations of political corruption and mischief within the government. In 2013 when South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dismissed Vice President Riek Machar. Their ethnic groups Dinka (Kiir’s group) and…
groaning and shrieking in agony, clutching his body. She saw her mother kicking and screaming, telling her to run. The girls vision was blurry, overflowing with pain, but she knew this day was going to come, so she ran. A genocide in Sudan has been occurring for a while now, it started on February 26, 2003 and it is still happening to this day. The “Darfur Genocide” refers the Janjaweed militia in Sudan that, “systematically destroy Darfurians by burning villages, looting economic resources,…
July 9th 2011, South Sudan celebrates its independence. with a population of 8 million, South Sudan becomes the world's newest Nation. South Sudan is rich in oil, but it's one of the least developed areas on earth after Decades of Civil Wars. today, some South Sudanese live on a diet of roots, water lilies, grass, and leaves. this is due to the Civil War which is currently destroying this young nation. the war has killed thousands and has displaced millions of civilians from their homes. Many…
FOOD AND NUTRITION MONITORING SYSTEM IN SOUTH SUDAN INTRODUCTION The Republic of South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan on July 9th 2011 to become Africa’s 54th State (Tappis et al. 2013). South Sudan is a land-locked country located in the North-eastern part of Africa with an estimate 8,260,490 population (South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (SSNBS) 2008). Before attaining independence, South Sudan went through more than 2 decades of civil war which killed over 2.5 million…