Explanation of the Event
How it started
Pressure by the northern controlled government of Sudan in the early 1980s to spread Islamic Law throughout the region spurs creation of the SPLA, a rebel military unit representing southern Sudanese resistance.
Events during the the event
The mass exodus of the Lost Boys(Girls): One of the most severe consequences of the continual Civil War is the forced removal of over 20,000 young boys(average age between 6 and 7) from their homes to escape murder and forced slavery. These boys, a majority from the Dinka and Nuer ethnic tribes, traveled thousands of miles by foot to refugee camps in Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya seeking safety. Well over half of these young people died on their journey from disease, starvation and violent acts.
How it stopped
The fighting has not stopped in Sudan as continues fighting and genocide continued throughout the past decade. In 2005, southern and northern Sudan signed a peace treaty in an effort to stop the fighting. In 2011, the formation of the Republic of Southern Sudan was enacted.
Groups involved with the explanation
Socialist Republic of Sudan: The government of Sudan, representing the interests of Islamic northern Sudan.
Sudan People's Liberation Movement(Army): The leading party representing the rebellion of southern Sudan.
Who was responsible
The northern Socialist Republic of Sudan is responsible for the initial conflict as they tried to force their religious beliefs onto the people of southern Sudan. Of course, the Civil War which the SPLA is also responsible for was the primary catalyst for continued destruction and violence throughout Sudan.
Timeline
1956: Sudan gains independence from Great Britain. New Sudanese government, headquartered in the North adopts an Islamic, Arab agenda.
Late 1950s: Civil War between northern Sudan and southern Sudan forces representing different religious and political groups.
1969: Gaafar Muhammad Numeiry seizes control of Sudan, through a military coup, and pledges to keep Sudan a single state.
1972: Addis Ababa Agreement is signed by leaders of both regions of Sudan, which brings temporary peace to the region.
1973: The Socialist Repbulic of Sudan is formed giving the south autonomy and giving the north the opportunity to declare Islam the religion of the state.
1983: Northern military units become more aggressive towards southern Sudanese villages and President Numeiry declares sharia, the strict Muslim legal code.
1984: The Sudan People's LIberation Movement, the political arm of the SPLA (Sudan People's Liberation Army) plans to overthrow Numery's government. SPLA fources begin to attack government outposts all over Sudan.
1985: SPLA seizes government control and relives Numeiry of all power. Open war continues throughout the decade causing disruption in the lives of millions of Sudanese.
1992: Northern forces begin the largest offensive of years-long civil war.
2001: Serious negotiations begin between northern government and SPLM leaders.
2005: A Comprehensive Peace Agreement is signed by leaders of both sides.
2005-present: Though a peace agreement was signed, fighting still continues
throughout all of Sudan.
2011: The formation of the Republic of Southern Sudan due to continued fighting post 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Pressure by the northern controlled government of Sudan in the early 1980s to spread Islamic Law throughout the region spurs creation of the SPLA, a rebel military unit representing southern Sudanese resistance.
Events during the the event
The mass exodus of the Lost Boys(Girls): One of the most severe consequences of the continual Civil War is the forced removal of over 20,000 young boys(average age between 6 and 7) from their homes to escape murder and forced slavery. These boys, a majority from the Dinka and Nuer ethnic tribes, traveled thousands of miles by foot to refugee camps in Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya seeking safety. Well over half of these young people died on their journey from disease, starvation and violent acts.
How it stopped
The fighting has not stopped in Sudan as continues fighting and genocide continued throughout the past decade. In 2005, southern and northern Sudan signed a peace treaty in an effort to stop the fighting. In 2011, the formation of the Republic of Southern Sudan was enacted.
Groups involved with the explanation
Socialist Republic of Sudan: The government of Sudan, representing the interests of Islamic northern Sudan.
Sudan People's Liberation Movement(Army): The leading party representing the rebellion of southern Sudan.
Who was responsible
The northern Socialist Republic of Sudan is responsible for the initial conflict as they tried to force their religious beliefs onto the people of southern Sudan. Of course, the Civil War which the SPLA is also responsible for was the primary catalyst for continued destruction and violence throughout Sudan.
Timeline
1956: Sudan gains independence from Great Britain. New Sudanese government, headquartered in the North adopts an Islamic, Arab agenda.
Late 1950s: Civil War between northern Sudan and southern Sudan forces representing different religious and political groups.
1969: Gaafar Muhammad Numeiry seizes control of Sudan, through a military coup, and pledges to keep Sudan a single state.
1972: Addis Ababa Agreement is signed by leaders of both regions of Sudan, which brings temporary peace to the region.
1973: The Socialist Repbulic of Sudan is formed giving the south autonomy and giving the north the opportunity to declare Islam the religion of the state.
1983: Northern military units become more aggressive towards southern Sudanese villages and President Numeiry declares sharia, the strict Muslim legal code.
1984: The Sudan People's LIberation Movement, the political arm of the SPLA (Sudan People's Liberation Army) plans to overthrow Numery's government. SPLA fources begin to attack government outposts all over Sudan.
1985: SPLA seizes government control and relives Numeiry of all power. Open war continues throughout the decade causing disruption in the lives of millions of Sudanese.
1992: Northern forces begin the largest offensive of years-long civil war.
2001: Serious negotiations begin between northern government and SPLM leaders.
2005: A Comprehensive Peace Agreement is signed by leaders of both sides.
2005-present: Though a peace agreement was signed, fighting still continues
throughout all of Sudan.
2011: The formation of the Republic of Southern Sudan due to continued fighting post 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.