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Turko-Eygptian Rule of SudanICC Declares Genocide in Sudan
Benefits from the Turco-egyptian rule included a trade with other countries and the introduction of Arabic culture and language.It lasted for about 60 years -
British Colonization of Sudan
Britain colonized the Sudan in the late 1800s. During British rule, the country was split into a northern Muslim half, and a lower Christian half. -
Britain’s Southern Policy in Sudan
The north and the south are ruled as two separate regions, because of their many cultural and religious differences. -
1st Civil War in Sudan
The war was between Sudanese government and the southern Sudan. It ended in the 1972. -
Sudan’s Independence from Britain
Britain split the north and the south in half, they put the government in place and they left. -
Anya Nya is Created
The Anya Nya were a group of rebels formed by Joseph Lagu -
Nimeiri Becomes President in Sudan
Nimeiri becomes president after
“May Revolution” military coup -
Oil is First Discovered in Sudan
oil was discovered in southern Sudan and it became an important factor of the conflict between north and south -
SPLM/A is Created
John Garang and others lead to formation of the SPLA -
2nd Civil War in Sudan
The war took place in southern Sudan and was the longest war in the later 20th century. The war killed 1.9 million civilians in southern Sudan -
Omar Al-Bashir Becomes President
He took power in a military coup and took over Sudan -
Major Famine in Sudan
A drought hit the southern Sudan causing famine. -
Darfur Conflict Starts
The tribes live in Darfur which is located in the western side of Sudan, they are being killed by Sudan.