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British Colonization of Sudan
The British took over Sudan it the 1920’s. The country split into the northern and southern parts. The northern spoke Arabic and the southern part spoke English. -
1st Civil War in Sudan
Britain had the north controlling Sudan because they had a civil war -
Anya Nya is Created
During the first civil war, a group of people wanted to get out of the country and create their own country -
Sudan’s Independence from Britain
The parliament voted for Sudan to finally have their independence and soon, British and Egyptians left the country. -
Nimeiri Becomes President in Sudan
New military coup placing Jaafar Numeiri at power -
Oil is First Discovered in Sudan
Oil was first discovered in SOUTH Sudan. -
Omar Al-Bashir Becomes President
Omar Al-Bashir became president of Sudan and he ordered to kill the Darfurians -
Major Famine in Sudan
• Commander in Chief: Salva Kiir Mayardit• General Chief: James Hoth Mai• Spokesperson: Philip Aguer• Dep, Spokesperson: Colonel Kella Kueth -
2nd Civil War in Sudan
Another civil war broke out because of the oil. -
Major Famine in Sudan
A drought hit Sudan, causing a major crop-failer -
Darfur Conflict Starts
The government of Sudan hired the Janjaweed to kill the Darfurians.