Understanding Global Issues

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Sudan: Old conflicts, new wealth in Africa's largest country

In recent years, Sudan has endured the world's worst humanitarian disaster, with atrocities in Darfur approaching genocidal proportions. At the same time, a peace agreement between southern rebels and the Khartoum government has provided some hope for the future. Oil is a new factor in the complex web of political struggles which have long afflicted Africa's largest country.

Published: May 2005 ISBN: 0852335024

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