Sudan Timeline

By Katsuto

  • Turko-Eygptian Rule of SudanICC Declares Genocide in Sudan

    Rebellion against the Turkish-Egyptian administration.
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    Sudan Conflict

  • British Colonization of Sudan

    The British invade Sudan for resources.

  • Britain’s Southern Policy in Sudan

    Out of 800 governments the south got only 4 and the north get the left.

  • 1st Civil War in Sudan

    Sudan is governed by British-Egyptian rule.

  • Sudan’s Independence from Britain

    A military coup takes place in Sudan. The civilian government is removed.

  • Anya Nya is Created

    The Anya Nya fought the First Sudanese Civil War

  • Nimeiri Becomes President in Sudan

    New military coup placing Jaafar Numeiri at power.

  • Oil is First Discovered in Sudan

    This is for South Sudan to make money.

  • 2nd Civil War in Sudan

    Numieri introduces the Islamic Sharia law to Sudan

  • Omar Al-Bashir Becomes President

    Al-Bashir and his Islamic Front (NIC) takes power in a military coup.

  • Major Famine in Sudan

    This affects 3 million people.

  • SPLM/A is Created

    It ceasefire between the government forces.

  • Darfur Conflict Starts

    More than 100,000 people seeks refuge in Chad.