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Sudan

  • The Mahdi's Crusade

    The Mahdi's Crusade
    In 1881, a religious leader named Muhammad ibn Abdalla proclaimed himself the Mahdi, or the "expected one," and began a religious crusade to unify the tribes in western and central Sudan.
  • Anglo-Egyptian Response 1898-1955

    Anglo-Egyptian Response 1898-1955
    The Mahdi died shortly thereafter, but his state survived until overwhelmed by an invading Anglo-Egyptian force under Lord Kitchener in 1898. Sudan is under joint British-Egyptian rule.
  • 1899 He signs it

    1899 He signs it
    In 18999 The british and egypt signs a condominium agreement only which sudan was to be adminstrative jointly.In the twelve years, the Sudan's revenue had increased seventeen fold,
  • Streets of Cairo of Sir Lee Stack

    Streets of Cairo of Sir Lee Stack
    Egyptian nationalism in the period after World War I got worse in 1924 in the assassination in the streets of Cairo of Sir Lee Stack, Governor - General of the Sudan; British reaction resulted in the expulsion of all Egyptian officials from the Sudan.
  • Returning Home

    Returning Home
    Alot of egyptians got to return home.But after they signed 1936 agreement held Sudanese nationalists who objected both to the return of the Egyptians and to the fact that other nations were deciding their purpose.
  • Sudan Gains Independence

    Sudan Gains Independence
    In February 1953, the United Kingdom and Egypt concluded an agreement providing for Sudanese self-government and self-determination.
  • Independence

    Independence
    Sudan becomes independent.
    British and Egyptian troops left the country on January 1, 1956; the same day a five-man Council of State was appointed to take over the powers of the governor general until a new constitution was agreed.
  • Offically Over

    Offically Over
    The war ended officially in March 1972, when Colonel Numeiry signed a peace pact with Major-General Lagu, the Leader of the Anya-Nya rebels in the south.
  • New Code

    New Code
    The introduction of the new code followed a thorough reform of the judicial system announced by President Numeiry in June 1983. Judical branch is part of law and court and thats why they announced the president
  • Sudan Goverment

    Sudan Goverment
    The Sudanese government are accused of being part of an attempt on the life of Egyptian prime minister Mubarak. UN decides on sanctions against Sudan