Events
The Government of Sudan begins to clash with
rebels in Darfur. The rebels believe that
The government has been arming militias
against civilians.International attention increases towards the
conflict as the army moves to stop the uprising
in western Darfur. Pro-government militias
begin systemic killings. The Sudan government
agrees with the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA)
and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) on
a ceasefire, although the UN Reports that
Sudan has not met targets for disarming
pro-government militias. The United States calls
the situation a genocide.Unsuccessful peace talks continue between the
Sudan government and rebels. The UN refers
all accused of war crimes in Darfur to the
International Criminal Court (ICC).Another round of peace talks results in the
Darfur Peace Agreement but key rebel groups
refuse to sign. Sudan rejects UN Resolution
1706, which would call for a UN peacekeeping
in Darfur. The Sudan Government says the
African Union must leave when their mandate
expires, at the end of the month, this raises
fears of a continuing war.Violence between the Sudan Government and
rebels continues to increase. The ICC identifies
two war crime suspects and issues an arrest
warrant. The Government of Sudan refuses,
stating that the ICC has no jurisdiction. The US
president imposes sanctions on Sudan and calls
for international support to end the Genocide.
The UN Security Council authorizes 26,000
peacekeeping troops and approves the use of
force.The deployment of the 26,000 troops begins,
albeit far slower than anticipated. The number
displaced in Darfur reaches a high. The UN
reports that up to 300,000 people have died in
Darfur and 2.5 million have fled their homes.
More troops are sent to Darfur by the Sudan
government.The ICC issues an arrest warrant for al-Bashir
on charges of war crimes and crimes against
humanity. Al-Bashir shuts down many
international aid organizations and accuses
them of working at the ICC. JEM rebels pull out
of the second round of peace talks in responce.Refugee numbers remain high. A very weak
peace agreement is signed between the
government of Sudan and JEM, but works on a
larger peace agreement begin late into the
year.The people of southern Sudan vote to succeed
from Sudan, creating the newest nation of the
world, South Sudan. The government and a
newly formed group of rebels sign the Doha
Document for Peace in Darfur.The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur begins
implementation, although with very little
success and violence continues. Militias and the
army still remain a threat to the civilian
population. Conditions in refugee camps
decline.The region of Darfur begins to experience the
highest levels of fighting it has seen in the past
few years. Conflict early in the year displaces
100,000 civilians.Protests start again, this time over fuel
subsidies. These protests evolve into full on
revolts against the President al-Bashir.Protests begin again, now calling entirely for
the removal of President al-Bashir.This year marks the beginning of the Sudanese
Revolution. The year begins with the president
declaring a state of emergency. Part way into
the year the Sudanese army arrests President
al-Bashir. The Transitional Military Council takes
power but experiences immediate push back
from citizens. On June 3rd 2019, at least 128
people are killed. This day would be known as
the Khartoum Massacre.United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur
leaves, this opens the possibility for the
beginnings of violence again.Finally, the Sudanese government hands the
ex-president al-Bashir over the ICC.
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