Hunting for the truthHunting for the truth

Modern Genocide: Darfur in CrisisModern Genocide: Darfur in Crisis

SudanSudan

Darfur is a region of Sudan, on the eastern side of the country.

Darfur means “Home of the Fur”, Muslim farmers who call the region home.

It is divided into three smaller regions; Northern, Southern, and Eastern Darfur

Darfur is a region of Sudan, on the eastern side of the country.

Darfur means “Home of the Fur”, Muslim farmers who call the region home.

It is divided into three smaller regions; Northern, Southern, and Eastern Darfur

Sudanese CultureSudanese Culture

Languages of Sudan Official state language

is Arabic A number of tribal

languages are still spoken.

Languages of Sudan Official state language

is Arabic A number of tribal

languages are still spoken.

Sudanese CultureSudanese Culture

Food of Sudan Kissra, a bread made of

dura or corn is the main staple of the nation.

Moukhbaza is a dish made of banana and stemmed from Ethiopian influences.

Kawal is a form of stew made from certain plant roots.

Food of Sudan Kissra, a bread made of

dura or corn is the main staple of the nation.

Moukhbaza is a dish made of banana and stemmed from Ethiopian influences.

Kawal is a form of stew made from certain plant roots.

Modern Genocide: SudanModern Genocide: Sudan

Conflict The Janjaweed, militia group recruited from

Abbala (camel herding tribes), fighting the Baggera (mostly land tilling tribes).

Sudanese government denies supporting the Janajaweed even though they have given them many supplies including weapons.

Conflict The Janjaweed, militia group recruited from

Abbala (camel herding tribes), fighting the Baggera (mostly land tilling tribes).

Sudanese government denies supporting the Janajaweed even though they have given them many supplies including weapons.

Conflict in SudanConflict in Sudan

Omar El-Bashir Current President of

Sudan

Omar El-Bashir Current President of

Sudan

Key Political Leaders

•Minni Minnawi

Leader of the Sudanese Liberation Army.

Key Political Leaders cont.Key Political Leaders cont.

Hassan Al-TurabiSuspected Leader of JEM(Justice and Equality Movement)

Headlines from the conflictHeadlines from the conflict

“U.S. Calls Killings In Sudan Genocide”-Washington Post, September 10, 2004.

“Khartoum and Arab Militias Are Responsible, Powell Says”-Washington Post

“Genocide in Darfur sparks outrage, but little action”-USA Today

“U.S. Calls Killings In Sudan Genocide”-Washington Post, September 10, 2004.

“Khartoum and Arab Militias Are Responsible, Powell Says”-Washington Post

“Genocide in Darfur sparks outrage, but little action”-USA Today

First hand experienceFirst hand experience

Brian Steidle, an amateur photographer and ex-marine went to Darfur with a camera on a private contract for the state department. In an email to his sister, commenting on what people would do if the public saw the pictures, he said:

”…there would be troops in here in a matter of days."

Brian Steidle, an amateur photographer and ex-marine went to Darfur with a camera on a private contract for the state department. In an email to his sister, commenting on what people would do if the public saw the pictures, he said:

”…there would be troops in here in a matter of days."

UN ResponseUN Response

Resolution 1706 passed.

Called for 22,500 UN peacekeeping troops to come into the region and support the already existing 7,000 AU(African Union) unites in place.

Sudanese president is still waiting to solve conflict without international troops.

Resolution 1706 passed.

Called for 22,500 UN peacekeeping troops to come into the region and support the already existing 7,000 AU(African Union) unites in place.

Sudanese president is still waiting to solve conflict without international troops.

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Brian Steidle Photojournalist

Brian Steidle Photojournalist

Paul Salopek

Reporter