Genocide in Darfur

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1. Darfur is a region in the African country of Sudan. Which countries border Sudan? Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia Central African Republic, Chad, Libya Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania

2. The Darfur conflict has been fought between Sudanese militias and anti-government rebel groups. The rebel groups have accused the Sudanese government of ongoing oppression of non-Arab Africans in favor of Arabs. True False

3. The "Janjaweed" militia first came into being in the late 1980s, mostly made up of nomadic, herding Arab tribesmen of the Darfur area. What is the translation of the name Janjaweed? Barbarians Demons on marijuana Devils on horseback Camel herding fiends

4. It is alleged by a United Nations human rights mission that the Sudanese government and the Janjaweed have systematically destroyed all non-Arab villages in the Darfur region. True False

5. Between 2003 and 2006, well over 100,000 refugees fled their homes to seek refuge in a neighboring country. Which country has accepted these Darfur refugees? Ethiopia Libya Chad Egypt

6. In 2006, a browser game called "Darfur is Dying" won a contest and went online to raise awareness about the Darfur conflict. True False

7. The peacekeeping force in Africa is an organization formed in 2001. Its purpose is to protect democracy and human rights in Africa, to bring an end to conflicts throughout the continent, as well as addressing Africa's economic problems. What is the name of this organization? Organization of African Unity African Union Coalition of African Countries African Economic Community

8. The Janjaweed militia have used the following as a tactic to displace ethnic Africans from their homes and villages: Pillaging Rape All of these Burning

9. In 2007, the Sudanese government turned down an offer made by the United Nations, to assist with peacekeeping efforts in Darfur. True False

10. Which two major powers united with the Sudanese government to keep the United Nations out of Darfur? United States and Canada Iraq and Iran Egypt and Libya Russia and China