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War in Darfur Starts
The war in Darfur begins. Sudan Liberation Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement begin to fight against the Sudanese government. -
Attacks in Darfur Begin
The Janjaweed begin looting villages, raping and murdering Darfuri, and burning villages. -
Cease Fire Declared
A cease fire is signed between the Sudan government, SLM, and JEM. Even though a cease fire is signed, attacks in Darfur continue. -
US Declares it a Genocide
The US government says that the events in Darfur count as genocide. The UN and other organizations don't think a genocide is occurring. -
Peace Resolution is Signed
UNSC signs a peace resolution, which Sudan opposes. -
Sudan Attacks Darfur
Despite the signed resolution from the UNSC, the Sudanese government continues to kill people in Darfur. -
Peacekeepers are Killed
Peacekeepers from the African Union are killed by the Janjaweed. -
Omar al Bashir Wanted
The International Criminal Court wants the leader of Sudan, Omar al Bashir, to be arrested and charged with war crimes. -
Chemical Attacks Take Place
The Sudanese government launched chemical (mustard gas) attacks on Darfur. -
The War Continues
The War in Darfur is still happening because none of the groups involved can come to an agreement.