War




 * Wars and conflicts in Sudan since their independence.**


 * 1956**: Independence from Egypt and Britain


 * 1962**: Civil war breaks out in south Sudan


 * 1978**: Oil is discovered in southern Sudan


 * 1980**: Conflicts arise between Southern Africa and Sudan over oil


 * 1983**: Civil war breaks out again in southern Sudan


 * 1983**: Islamic law is imposed throughout Sudan


 * 1985 – 2000:** ** Sudan internally votes for new constitution. 96% of population support this. **

refugees of Darfur, yet does not give it a “genocide” title. **
 * 2003 – 2006:** ** People of Darfur (western region of Africa) feel neglected by Sudanese parliament and cause civil conflicts to arise. The United Nations (UN) realizes Sudan is killing off many


 * 2008**: UN reports the estimated death toll of at least 300,000 after five years of conflict


 * 2009**: President Bashir as accused of war crimes.

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