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Sudan becomes independent
Sudan becomes independent from joint British Egyptian rule. -
The civil war begins
The civil war begins lead by the Anya Nya movement. -
The October revoltuion
The october revolution overthrows Abbud and an Islamist led government is established. -
May Revolutuion
Jaafar Numeiri leads the May revolution military group. -
The south breaks off
Under the Addis Ababa peace agreement between the government ant the Anya Nya, the south becomes a self governing region. -
Sharia islamic law
President Numeiri declares the introduction of the Sharia Islamic Law. He was later deposed. -
Ceast fire agreement
Coalition partner the democratic unionist party drafts ceast fire agreement with the SPLM, but it is not implemented. -
New consitiution
New constitution endorsed by over 96% of voters in referendum. -
Uprising
March-UN officals say pro-government Arad Janjiaweed militias are carring out systematic killings of non Arab villagers in Dafur. Later described as genocide. -
" Permanent" cease fire
January- Government and southern rebels sign a peace agreement includes a permanent cease fire and accords on wealth and power sharing. -
Gaining Independence
July- South Sudan gains independence.
