1. CURRENT EVENT: SUDAN Objective: 1. Identify key dates in Sudanese history related to the conflict in Darfur and the current conflict in South Sudan. 2. Identify the three (3) main causes of conflict in Sudan. 3. Think about what you would do if you were a leader in Sudan to find a solution to the conflict.

2. Where is Sudan?  With your group, locate Sudan using your Africa map or textbook (p. 404).  On your sheet, describe its relative location.  3 minutes  Sudan overview Sudan overview  As you watch, write down three important details you learn.

3. Sudan is located south of Egypt, west of Ethiopia, north of Uganda and Zaire, and east of Chad. It also borders the Red Sea on the north eastern side of the country.

4. Ethnicity in Sudan  What do you think “ethnicity” is? Discuss with your group and come up with a definition. Write your definition on your sheet. (2 minutes)

5. ethnicity: “the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.”  race vs. ethnicity  language  religion  tribal groups (p. 469) tribal

6.  Three main groups:  Arab (north)  Black African (south)  Fur: African/Arab mix (west)  Religious majorities:  Arab Muslims  African Christians  Fur Muslims

7.  1916: the Darfur region becomes part of the Sudan territory  1955-1972: civil war between the north and south regions of Sudan because of oil  1956: Sudan gains independence from Britain  1983-2002: civil war erupts again  2003: peace agreement ends civil war; Darfur conflict beginsDarfur Key Events

8.  2006-2012: countless cease-fires and peace treaties fail to end the conflict completely; Doha peace conference addresses regional changes  2011: South Sudan becomes an independent nation due to conflict with the north; Darfur remains unresolved  2013: aid money is used to try and rebuild region  2013: South Sudan erupts in conflict due to political problems, ethnic divisions, and continued oil conflicts with the northSouth Sudan

9. Salva Kiir (President) Dinka tribe Accused VP of trying to take control Riek Machar (Vice President) Nuer tribe Refuses claims, but clash broke out

10. Short response Write 1-3 sentences in response to each of these questions: 1. What are the three main causes of conflict throughout Sudanese history? 2. What was one solution that you saw in the video clips? 3. What would you do if you were a leader in Sudan to stop the conflict?