Darfur : a short history of a long war

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Darfur : a short history of a long war

Julie Flint and Axel de Waal

(African arguments)

Zed Books , David Philip in association with International African Institute, 2005

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-149) and index

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Sudan's westernmost region, Darfur, sprang from oblivion into sudden notoriety early in 2004, when a war of hideous proportions unleashed what the United Nations called 'the world's worst humanitarian crisis' and the United States labelled 'genocide.' For the last two years, the conflict has been simplified to pictures of immense sprawling refugee camps and lurid accounts of 'Arabs' murdering 'Africans.' Behind these images lies a complex and fascinating story of a unique and remote region of Africa, home to Muslim peoples with a unique history. In the 20th century, Darfur became synonymous with poverty and neglect, culminating in famine and a series of undeclared and unacknowledged wars in the 1980s and '90s. This book details the history of Darfur, its conflicts, and the designs on the region by the governments in Khartoum and Tripoli. Much of the story of the war in Darfur has remained untold until now. This book investigates the identity of the infamous 'Janjawiid' militia, tracing its origins, organization and ideology. It inquires into the nature of the insurrection launched by two rebel groups, the radical Sudan Liberation Army and the more Islamist-oriented Justice and Equality Movement. It charts the unfolding crisis and the confused international response, including the African Union's first major venture into peacemaking and peacekeeping. The book concludes by asking what the future holds in store for Darfur.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. The People of Darfur Dor Village A History of Statehood and Ethnicity Islam in Darfur Becoming Sudanese 2. The Government of Sudan 3. The Janjawiid Musa Hilal, A Big Sheikh Roots of the Northern Janjawiid The Death of the Old Order The Arab Gathering The Masalit War: 'The beginning of the organization of the Janjawiid' From Aamo to Misteriha 4. The Rebels The Fur Resistance The Zaghawa Link When Did the Insurrection Begin? Looking for Friends Search for a Cohesive Leadership The Justice and Equality Movement From The Black Book to Guerrilla Operations 5. The War 6. Endgame Forward to the Past The UN and the Genocide Question Bibliography Index

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