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Turko-Eygptian Rule of Sudan
Turko- Egyptian forces led by Muhammad ‘Ali conquered Sudan in 1821, instilling Turko-Egyptian control until 1885. (ppt) -
Britain’s Southern Policy in Sudan
In 1924, the British government passed the Southern Policy, which divided Sudan into two separate regions, the north and the south. (ppt) -
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Anya Nya is Created
Anya Nya is a group of rebels created by Joseph Lagu. It was create to act against the government (northern Sudan) They fought the First Sudanese Civil War. (africanhistory) -
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1st Civil War in Sudan
The conflict between the northern part of Sudan and the southern Sudan region that demanded representation and more regional autonomy (bbc) -
Nimeiri Becomes President in Sudan
Nimeiri became president and The Democratic Republic of Sudan was established. However it is not really a “democratic” republic.
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Oil is First Discovered in Sudan
Oil is discovered in Southern Sudan! While people should be celebrating as oil could make Southern Sudan rich, the North decides to seize the oil instead and not let the South gain anything from it. (ppt) -
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2nd Civil War in Sudan
It a conflict between the central Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army. (bbc) -
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Omar Al-Bashir Becomes President
Nimeiri is no longer president as a military coup overthrew him. However, a man named Omar Al-Bashir takes his place and he is much worse. Bashir is also wanted by the ICC for his crimes in Darfur. (ppt) -
Major Famine in Sudan
In the year 1989, a drought hit Sudan. That means that people could not grow crops, therefore there was not enough food for everyone. In addition to that the government would not send food to Southern sudan as it would just feed the enemy. (wordpress) -
SPLM/A is Created
SPLM/A is a rebel group that fought in the Second Sudanese Civil War. It was known as the Southern People’s Liberation Movement/Army . (ppt) -
Darfur Conflict Starts
The conflict is between The JEM (the rebel group) turn up against the government. (ppt) -
South Sudan gains Independence
Southern Sudan gained independence in 2011. People celebrated the peace because they are no longer fighting, only at the borders. South Sudan is the newest country in the world as of right now. (BBC) -
Sudan gains independence from Britain
Britain and Egypt granted permission for Sudan to gain its independence. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14069082)
