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Sudan Under Turkish Rule
Egyptian ruler, Muhammed Ali, invaded Sudan. He easily took over the country and and joined it to Egypt. It became part of the Turkish Empire, because Egypt was under Turkish rule also. -
Sudan Revolts
Sudan revolts against the Turco-Egyptians administration. -
Independence
Sudan becomes independent. -
Civil War
Civil war begins in South Sudan, led by the Anya Nya movement. -
South Becomes Self-Governing
Under the Addis Ababa peace agreement between the government and the Anya Nya, the south becomes a self-governing region. -
Oil
Oil is discovered in Bentinu in Southern Sudan. -
Islamic Law
President Numeiri declares the introduction of Sharia Islamic law. -
United States Attacks
US launches missile attack on a pharmaceutical plant in Khartoum, alleging that it was making materials for chemical weapons. -
State Of Emergency
President Bashir dissolves the National Assembly and declares a state of emergency following a power struggle with parliamentary speaker, Hassan al-Turabi. -
Exporting Oil
Sudan starts to export oil -
Peace Deal
Talks in Kenya lead to a breakthrough agreement between the government and southern rebels on ending the 19-year civil war. The Machakos Protocol provides for the south to seek self-determination after six years. -
Rebels In Darfur
Rebels in western region of Darfur rise up against government, claiming the region is being neglected by Khartoum. -
Power Sharing
Government and southern rebels agree on power-sharing protocols as part of a peace deal to end their long-running conflict. The deal follows earlier breakthroughs on the division of oil and non-oil wealth. -
South and North Sign Peace Agreement
Government and southern rebels sign a peace deal. The agreement includes a permanent ceasefire and accords on wealth and power sharing. -
The Justice and Equality Movment
The Justice and Equality Movement (Jem) main Darfur rebel movement signs a peace accord with the government, prompting President Bashir to declare the Darfur war over. But failure to agree specifics and continuing clashes with smaller rebel groups endanger the deal. -
South Sudan Independence
South Sudan gains independence. -
South Sudan Occupies Oil Field
After weeks of border fighting, South Sudan troops temporarily occupy the oil field and border town of Heglig. Sudanese warplanes raid the Bentiu area in South Sudan.
