Darfur Genocide (feb 23, 2003 – jan 1, 2009)
Description:
The Darfur Genocide began on February 23rd, 2003. This genocide was caused by what started as a downfall in Western Sudan. Janjaweed people (Arab militias) killed all Darfuri ethnic people during the Western Sudan conflict. They also were burning down homes, raping, looting economic resources, polluting water, & torturing people. After everything happened, the ICC arrested Sudan President Omar al-Bashir for being in charge of all the mass killings.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 23, 2003
jan 1, 2009
~ 5 years and 10 months