1. 1956 Sudan turns independent Agreement with UK and Egypt Jan.1 st, 2014 Day of independence

2. 1993 Omar Al Bashir becomes president of Sudan June 30 2008 president accused of genocide to own nation/people Wanted by International Criminal Court Omar Al Bashir, president of Sudan

3. 2011 Conflict over oil and natural resources start between the northern and southern part of Sudan Thousands of people flee their homes Government claiming areas Oil production in Sudan

4. July 29, 2011 South Sudan votes for independence and country splits to two nations Arabic Muslims wanted the right to believe in their religion South Sudan becomes newest country in the world South Sudanese flag Sudanese flag

5. 2011 Children harmed over conflict Became refugees Parents killed Homes destroyed The lost boys of SudanChild in tent with family after having her home destroyed

6. 2012 South Sudan shuts down oil production after accusing Sudan of stealing their oil. Stole $815 million dollars Using oil pipelines in South Sudan´s territory

7. 2014 South Sudan goverment signs a ceasefire ageement. Goverment and rebels In January after talks in Ethiopia President signs the ceasefire agreement