Yingzi Jin
POLITSC 4331
Prof. Thompson
3/2/16
Darfur Crisis
• Introduction of Darfur Crisis and its humanitarian crisis.
Darfur Crisis was recognized as the first genocide crisis in 21st century. Darfur is a region in the west part of Sudan which is comprised of nearly one hundred tribes. Due to the differences of lifestyle, the tensions between African farmers and nomadic tribes is overwhelmingly increased over time. The failure which the Sundanese government did not recognize these tensions or conflicts led rebel groups like the Darfur Liberation Front (DLF) which later became Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) and the Justice and Equality Movement to fight against the government of Sudan which allied with Janjaweed militia by using armed force. Under the estimation of United Nations, more than 200,000 people died and at least 2 million people were displaced from their homes in Darfur since fighting broke out in 2003.
In February 2003, DLF attacked police stations and army bases in the area of Jebel Marra in Darfur. Later on, on March 25th 2003, the rebel groups officially occupied the town of Tine. The rebellion at that point was evolved to turmoil since before that, no town or city was being occupied by the rebel groups. Then the president of Sudanese government Omar …show more content…
UNSC first discussed and got involved in the Darfur Crisis in 2004. In Resolution 1556 and 1591, UNSC imposed several sanctions over Darfur, including an arms embargo on all non-governmental entities, travel bans and assets freeze on some individuals. Also according to Revolution 1590, UNSC established UNMIS in order to. In 2006, UN gave United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) a mandate in Darfur and authorized its troop strength. Later, Resolution 1755 and 1769 extended the mandate of UNMIS and at last established the AU/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur
POLITSC 4331
Prof. Thompson
3/2/16
Darfur Crisis
• Introduction of Darfur Crisis and its humanitarian crisis.
Darfur Crisis was recognized as the first genocide crisis in 21st century. Darfur is a region in the west part of Sudan which is comprised of nearly one hundred tribes. Due to the differences of lifestyle, the tensions between African farmers and nomadic tribes is overwhelmingly increased over time. The failure which the Sundanese government did not recognize these tensions or conflicts led rebel groups like the Darfur Liberation Front (DLF) which later became Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) and the Justice and Equality Movement to fight against the government of Sudan which allied with Janjaweed militia by using armed force. Under the estimation of United Nations, more than 200,000 people died and at least 2 million people were displaced from their homes in Darfur since fighting broke out in 2003.
In February 2003, DLF attacked police stations and army bases in the area of Jebel Marra in Darfur. Later on, on March 25th 2003, the rebel groups officially occupied the town of Tine. The rebellion at that point was evolved to turmoil since before that, no town or city was being occupied by the rebel groups. Then the president of Sudanese government Omar …show more content…
UNSC first discussed and got involved in the Darfur Crisis in 2004. In Resolution 1556 and 1591, UNSC imposed several sanctions over Darfur, including an arms embargo on all non-governmental entities, travel bans and assets freeze on some individuals. Also according to Revolution 1590, UNSC established UNMIS in order to. In 2006, UN gave United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) a mandate in Darfur and authorized its troop strength. Later, Resolution 1755 and 1769 extended the mandate of UNMIS and at last established the AU/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur