Division of Sudan

Created by: EmmBlr
Created on: 31-05-17 16:32

Geography and Conflict

2011, split in to Sudan and South Sudan. Both rich in natural resources. Desert in North, Rainforest in South. Blue Nile flows through both. Both rich in Oil, grazing land and gold. South wet season allows agriculture. Malnutrition major problem.

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Human Issues

Myriad of tribal groups vying for power (Dinka and Nuer in North). Colonial past. In isolated regions (Darfur) armed struggle for power, development delcine. Peripheral regions ignored. Ethnic differences. Very little equality. 2 civil wars in 20 yrs

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Relationship between Sudan and South Sudan

Tensions over oil. Port Sudan belongs to Sudan (good trade links). South Sudan land-locked without trade links. Major disputes over Aeglig oil reserve (on border). Oil pipeline to Red Sea stopped. South Sudan cannot trade its reserve.

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Impacts to South Sudan

Worst levels of development and equality. 1/9 die before 5 (high IMR), 50% lack clean water, 84% women illiterate. 2011, 10,000 killed in local conflicts. Attempted coup in 2013, 200,000 left displaced. Failure to attract investors - unstable gov.

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Conflict Resolution in South Sudan

Un base camp set up and has deployed troops. UK government sent food, water, medical care and sanitation aid. SOME politicians have distancesd themselves from their affiliated rebel groups.

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Conflict Resolution in South Sudan

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Division of Sudan