• Riots

    Riots

    Zande strikers rioted and there was mutiny of troops in Equatoria. This began conflicts between North and South Sudan.
  • Finally Free

    Finally Free

    After World War II, Sudan gained independence from Great Britain.
  • Insurgents Form

    Insurgents Form

    A southern insurgent group called "Anya Nya" is founded.
  • Overtake in a Coup

    Overtake in a Coup

    Colonel Jafaar al Nimieri takes power in a Coup.
  • A New Southern Government

    A New Southern Government

    The Addis Ababa Accord officially gives the South an autonomy.
  • A New Law

    A New Law

    The Shari'a, also known as the Isalmic, becomes law after President Nimieri proclaims it.
  • The New Civil War

    The New Civil War

    A new Civil War begins between the North and South with Dinka SPLA/SPLM as the major insurgents.
  • Loss of Power

    Loss of Power

    Jafaar al Nimieri becomes removed from power.
  • Slavery

    Slavery

    There are reports of present slavery in the South many years after slavery was abolished.
  • New Leaders Emerge

    New Leaders Emerge

    Colonel Omer al Beshir and Dr.Hasan al Turabi rise to power after a coup.
  • A New Economic Beginning

    A New Economic Beginning

    Sudan begins to export Oil.
  • Attempted Coup

    Attempted Coup

    Hassan al-Turabi and Army Officers are arrested after a suspected Coup Plot.
  • End of Fighting

    End of Fighting

    The Second Sudanese Civil War ends after a Peace Treaty is signed.