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Riots
Zande strikers rioted and there was mutiny of troops in Equatoria. This began conflicts between North and South Sudan. -
Finally Free
After World War II, Sudan gained independence from Great Britain. -
Insurgents Form
A southern insurgent group called "Anya Nya" is founded. -
Overtake in a Coup
Colonel Jafaar al Nimieri takes power in a Coup. -
A New Southern Government
The Addis Ababa Accord officially gives the South an autonomy. -
A New Law
The Shari'a, also known as the Isalmic, becomes law after President Nimieri proclaims it. -
The New Civil War
A new Civil War begins between the North and South with Dinka SPLA/SPLM as the major insurgents. -
Loss of Power
Jafaar al Nimieri becomes removed from power. -
Slavery
There are reports of present slavery in the South many years after slavery was abolished. -
New Leaders Emerge
Colonel Omer al Beshir and Dr.Hasan al Turabi rise to power after a coup. -
A New Economic Beginning
Sudan begins to export Oil. -
Attempted Coup
Hassan al-Turabi and Army Officers are arrested after a suspected Coup Plot. -
End of Fighting
The Second Sudanese Civil War ends after a Peace Treaty is signed.