First Civil War
This Civil War took place immediately as Sudan became independent and continued until 1972. It opposed the North and the South which wanted more autonomy. This request is very logically as we take into consideration the fact that the two regions were managed separately during the colonial period (Akolawin, 1973, p.1). The war finally ended with the North promising the possibility of gaining independence following a referendum for a specific region and more political power over some internal issues to the South. These conciliations were written in a treaty named the Addis Ababa Agreement. (Enough project, 2015, par.5)
Second Civil War
The Second Civil War began only a few years later in 1983. It was launched by the South following the disrespect of some previous agreements regarding the granted referendum and by the attempt of the North to impose the Sharia on the whole territory. (Akolawin, 1973, p.150) It also started with the fact that the government of the north decided to keep all the wealth that was generated with the sale of the South’s oil. When the population asked for explanations, they were not granted any which increased the hostilities between the two regions. (McCormack, 2008, 4 min 15)
Once again, many years later in 2005, the war ended with the victory of the South and the signature of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. This treaty involves the end of the hostilities amongst various groups and the equal separation of the wealth between the North and the South. (Zapata, 2011, par.1) Unfortunately, no share of the money was planned for the Darfur region which inevitably frustrated the population of this region to feel as victims of inequality. (McCormack, 2008, 4min 55)
Once again, many years later in 2005, the war ended with the victory of the South and the signature of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. This treaty involves the end of the hostilities amongst various groups and the equal separation of the wealth between the North and the South. (Zapata, 2011, par.1) Unfortunately, no share of the money was planned for the Darfur region which inevitably frustrated the population of this region to feel as victims of inequality. (McCormack, 2008, 4min 55)