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Sudan A divided nation

Background Before splitting in 2011, was largest nation in sub-Saharan Africa. Before splitting in 2011, was largest nation in sub-Saharan Africa. Distinct North – South cultural divide. Distinct North – South cultural divide. Source - Source -

Differences Northerners Northerners Many have Arab backgrounds Many have Arab backgrounds Mostly Muslim Mostly Muslim Historically have had the power and controlled the government Historically have had the power and controlled the government Southerners Southerners Mainly from Black African ethnic backgrounds Mainly from Black African ethnic backgrounds Significant followers of Christianity and indigenous (native) beliefs Significant followers of Christianity and indigenous (native) beliefs Have been oppressed Have been oppressed

Civil Wars Civil Wars have popped up many times throughout the years – some would say Sudan has been in a state of civil war for decades Civil Wars have popped up many times throughout the years – some would say Sudan has been in a state of civil war for decades “The Lost Boys” – well known group of young refugees from the late 1980s / early 1990s – forced to leave their homes when government forces invaded “The Lost Boys” – well known group of young refugees from the late 1980s / early 1990s – forced to leave their homes when government forces invaded A&feature=related A&feature=related A&feature=related A&feature=related

Southern Sudan – newly independent 2011 Will the conflict be solved? Will the conflict be solved?

South Sudan vs. Sudan The new nation of South Sudan continues to clash with their former rulers. The new nation of South Sudan continues to clash with their former rulers. Incidents like bombs exploding and planes being shot down are typical occurrences. Incidents like bombs exploding and planes being shot down are typical occurrences. Argument over oil and money earned from it – South Sudan produces it, but Sudan transports it through pipelines for sale on the world market – there have been shutdowns in production and distribution as each side tries to get the upper hand in the argument. Argument over oil and money earned from it – South Sudan produces it, but Sudan transports it through pipelines for sale on the world market – there have been shutdowns in production and distribution as each side tries to get the upper hand in the argument.

South Sudan in turmoil The country is currently on the brink of civil war The country is currently on the brink of civil war Violent outbreaks have gone on since Dec – former vice president leading movement against the president Violent outbreaks have gone on since Dec – former vice president leading movement against the president Roots of the conflict are long rivalry between the Dinka and Nuer ethnic groups Roots of the conflict are long rivalry between the Dinka and Nuer ethnic groups