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Sudan becomes independent from joint British Egyptian rule.
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The civil war begins lead by the Anya Nya movement.
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The october revolution overthrows Abbud and an Islamist led government is established.
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Jaafar Numeiri leads the May revolution military group.
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Under the Addis Ababa peace agreement between the government ant the Anya Nya, the south becomes a self governing region.
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President Numeiri declares the introduction of the Sharia Islamic Law. He was later deposed.
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Coalition partner the democratic unionist party drafts ceast fire agreement with the SPLM, but it is not implemented.
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New constitution endorsed by over 96% of voters in referendum.
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March-UN officals say pro-government Arad Janjiaweed militias are carring out systematic killings of non Arab villagers in Dafur. Later described as genocide.
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January- Government and southern rebels sign a peace agreement includes a permanent cease fire and accords on wealth and power sharing.
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July- South Sudan gains independence.
