According to the United Nations, the conflict has killed at least 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million. The accord also covers the states of South Kordofan and the Blue Nile.Rebels in the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army and the Justice and Equality Movement take up arms against Khartoum, accusing it of marginalizing the vast western region of Darfur.
Sudan accuses newly independent South Sudan of working with the JEM, a charge denied by Juba, which Khartoum also accuses of backing armed revolts in its South Kordofan and Blue Nile regions.In March, the UN criticizes restrictions imposed on humanitarian workers in Darfur and an increase in the number of displaced people.In November, Bashir calls for a planned withdrawal of the force, after the peacekeepers probe accusations of gang rape by Sudanese soldiers.
On January 24, 2020, a coalition of rebel groups signs a preliminary agreement with the government after weeks of talks.2020: Kushayb hands himself in
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: channelstv - 🏆 7. / 63 Read more »
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Source: channelstv - 🏆 7. / 63 Read more »
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »