This article answered a couple of questions that I had about Darfur. The first question had was when did it start. The second was why did it start.
The genocide in Sudan started 3 years ago when African rebel groups attacked a government building. In retribution, the Sudanese government sent out troops to attack the tribal Africans. They sent aircraft to bomb the tribes homes and when they were through, the Janjaweed went into the villages and raped and murdered the survivors.
Sudan's government even admits that they have sent troops, but denies supporting the Janjaweed. They also say that the problems have been exaggerated.
The African Union, also known as the AU, has sent 7,000 troops there in a hope to stop the violence. Although this helped the situation, it did not stop the violence. There have also been talks about sending United Nations Troops to Darfur, but the Sudanese government says it will not allow this to happen.
"Those who fled the violence are now living in camps across Darfur. About 200,000 refugees have crossed the border into Chad." This quote made me think about what could be done to help save the rest of the tribes there. Even at the camps the people there aren't safe.
Questions:
1.How come we(the US) aren't doing anything to help these people?
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