The Horror in Darfur
Violence. Terror. Suffering. Death. These words have described the status of the African country of Sudan since 2003, the beginning of the Darfur Genocide. This conflict, carried out between the Sudanese government and rebel Darfur forces, is a serious world problem that desperately needs attention. It has been called the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and the United Nations has predicted that, as of today, more than 300,000 people have been killed as a result of it (Darfur Conflict). Even with all the suffering and bloodshed, Darfur currently has very little international aid and no visible end to the violence. By studying the history and current status of the Darfur Genocide, as well as the efforts being made …show more content…
The war lasted until 1972, when it was ended with the signing of the Addis Ababa Agreement. This contract granted more political power to the south of the country and gave the Abyei region the right to hold a popular vote to decide whether or not they would join Southern Sudan. In 1983, the second Sudanese Civil War began, when the government attempted to introduce Sharia law and denied Abyei the right to a popular vote, which had been promised in the Addis Ababa Agreement . Fighting broke out between the Southern Sudan Liberation Movement (another forerunner of the SPLM) and the government of Sudan (GOS), and lasted until a peace agreement settled the conflict in 1989. However, the effects of the agreement were only temporary. The war started up again within a year, due to Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir, He and his army overthrew the Sudanese government and took control of the country, in which he is still president today. While this was occurring, tension was rising between the nomadic Arab tribes of Darfur and black farmers over the control of land. The farmers felt neglected by the government, and before the Comprehensive Peace Agreement ended the second Sudanese Civil …show more content…
First and foremost, Darfur needs more international help. Countries around the world have shown a lack of dedication to stopping the genocide, and as time goes on and the violence continues, fewer and fewer troops are attempting to put an end to the conflict. To finally reach peace, after more than a decade of conflict, the relationship between the Sudanese government and the people of Darfur requires greatly improvement. The citizens need more political say, as well as guaranteed safety. Additionally, for the genocide to come to an end, Sudan and its neighboring countries must reach political stability. There are many strategies for achieving this, the most promising being a union of the rebel forces. In order for them to successfully reach a peace agreement with the GOS, it is essential that the rebel forces establish a common, clear view of what they’re fighting for. If they unite, not only will they have more power, but a peace agreement between the GOS and the rebels will be more achievable (Darfur Crisis). The question of land ownership also plays into the Darfur Genocide, and is a source of conflict that needs to be resolved. This would simply entail evenly and fairly dividing the land between the various Arab Darfuri tribes and the black farmers. Finally, Omar Al Bashir must be arrested for the pain and suffering he has caused in Darfur. The Sudanese government needs a leader that will maintain peace and prosperity throughout the
Violence. Terror. Suffering. Death. These words have described the status of the African country of Sudan since 2003, the beginning of the Darfur Genocide. This conflict, carried out between the Sudanese government and rebel Darfur forces, is a serious world problem that desperately needs attention. It has been called the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and the United Nations has predicted that, as of today, more than 300,000 people have been killed as a result of it (Darfur Conflict). Even with all the suffering and bloodshed, Darfur currently has very little international aid and no visible end to the violence. By studying the history and current status of the Darfur Genocide, as well as the efforts being made …show more content…
The war lasted until 1972, when it was ended with the signing of the Addis Ababa Agreement. This contract granted more political power to the south of the country and gave the Abyei region the right to hold a popular vote to decide whether or not they would join Southern Sudan. In 1983, the second Sudanese Civil War began, when the government attempted to introduce Sharia law and denied Abyei the right to a popular vote, which had been promised in the Addis Ababa Agreement . Fighting broke out between the Southern Sudan Liberation Movement (another forerunner of the SPLM) and the government of Sudan (GOS), and lasted until a peace agreement settled the conflict in 1989. However, the effects of the agreement were only temporary. The war started up again within a year, due to Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir, He and his army overthrew the Sudanese government and took control of the country, in which he is still president today. While this was occurring, tension was rising between the nomadic Arab tribes of Darfur and black farmers over the control of land. The farmers felt neglected by the government, and before the Comprehensive Peace Agreement ended the second Sudanese Civil …show more content…
First and foremost, Darfur needs more international help. Countries around the world have shown a lack of dedication to stopping the genocide, and as time goes on and the violence continues, fewer and fewer troops are attempting to put an end to the conflict. To finally reach peace, after more than a decade of conflict, the relationship between the Sudanese government and the people of Darfur requires greatly improvement. The citizens need more political say, as well as guaranteed safety. Additionally, for the genocide to come to an end, Sudan and its neighboring countries must reach political stability. There are many strategies for achieving this, the most promising being a union of the rebel forces. In order for them to successfully reach a peace agreement with the GOS, it is essential that the rebel forces establish a common, clear view of what they’re fighting for. If they unite, not only will they have more power, but a peace agreement between the GOS and the rebels will be more achievable (Darfur Crisis). The question of land ownership also plays into the Darfur Genocide, and is a source of conflict that needs to be resolved. This would simply entail evenly and fairly dividing the land between the various Arab Darfuri tribes and the black farmers. Finally, Omar Al Bashir must be arrested for the pain and suffering he has caused in Darfur. The Sudanese government needs a leader that will maintain peace and prosperity throughout the