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First Sudanese Civil War (aug 18, 1955 – mar 27, 1972)

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Geography: Southern Sudan
Warring Factions: Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Republic of Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Sudan, Uganda (1965-69), Libyan Arab Republic; Were further supported by countries including : the United Arab Republic, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, China, Yugoslavia, East German, Czechoslovakia, Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Libya, Algeria, United States, West Germany vs. Sudan Defence Forces rebels, Azania Liberation Front (ALF), Anyanya, Israel, Ethiopia, Uganda (around 1970), Congo, Kenya, France
Duration:18 August 1955-27 March 1972; 16 years, 7 months, 1 week and 2 days
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Description: Civil war fought between North and South Sudan which demanded more representation and regional autonomy. Libyan involvement began in 1969.

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aug 18, 1955
mar 27, 1972
~ 16 years