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Britain conquered and ruled part of Sudan. Later, they joined forces with Egypt. Southern Sudan was neglected for a little while as Britain and Egypt's focus was on the northern part of Sudan.
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Sudan becomes independent in 1955 on January 1st. It becomes a holiday for South Sudan.
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People of Sudan rebel. Their military fell after a communist general strike. After that, a national government is formed.
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Civil War begins in Sudan and continues for 40 years. Their is the Arab muslims in the north and Black Christians in the south. Due to the race and religion difference, some conflicts arrive and spark the first civil war.
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A new military coup is formed and leaves Jaafar Numeiri at power. He becomes president of Sudan. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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A peace agreement is signed in Addis Ababa. It gives Southern Sudan self-government. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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Oil becomes descovered in South Sudan. This will fuel the Second Civil War that happens in 1983. The North mainly pumps the oil whci hisnt fair because the South is the one who has all the Oil. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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Civil war breaks out in the south that involves government forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement that is led by John Garang. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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Sharia Law is imposed in Sudan's Constitiution. It caused many outbirsts and riots because they were forcing that upon people. It leads to a new breakout of the civil war in the Christian south. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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USA launches a missile attack on a chemical plant in Khartoum They assumed that it was building nucluer weapons. Civilains were killed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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A new constitution in Sudan is built. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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The government and the SPLA sign a ceasefire agreement for six-month renewable ceasefire in central Nuba Mountains which is a key rebel stonghold. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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Rebels in Darfur rise up against government because they feel they are being neglected by Khartoum. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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Sudan finally gains independence. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
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Khartoum government and the main rebel faction in Darfur, the Sudan Liberation Movement, sign a peace ageement. Two smaller rebel groups reject the offer and continue fighting. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14095300
