Independence


 * Sudan broke away from British/Egyptian rule in 1956.
 * Continuing civil wars
 * Arabs, Islams and Southern Africa.
 * Sudan's political Independence occurred shortly after break away in 1956
 * Adapted their own constitution
 * Broke away without rivaling political parties which made political growth easier and more simplistic.
 * "Transitional Constitution" was written
 * Constitution enabled a parliament composed of a senate, house of representatives and a five-member supreme commission.
 * Parliament elected a prime minister or president
 * Ibrahim Abboud Elected 1958. Presidential term until 1964

Modern time Sudan

 * 1820:** Sudan is conquered by Turkey and Egypt.
 * 1881:** Rebellion against the Turkish-Egyptian administration.
 * 1882:** The British invade Sudan.
 * 1885:** An Islamic state is founded in Sudan.
 * 1899:** Sudan is governed by British-Egyptian rule.
 * 1955:** Revolt and start of the civil war.

Independence

 * 1956:** Sudan gains independence.
 * 1958:** A military coup takes place in Sudan. The civilian government is removed.
 * 1962:** The civil war breaks out in the southern (mainly Christian/African) parts of Sudan.
 * October 1964:** People of Sudan rebels. The military junta falls after a communist general strike. A national government is formed.
 * May 1969:** New military coup placing Jaafar Numeiri at power.
 * 1971:** Leaders of the communist party are executed for attempting a coup against Numeiri.
 * 1972:** A peace agreement is signed in Addis Ababa. The southern Sudan achieves partly self-governance.