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Darfur:

a new history of a long war
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Zed Books, 2008 - History - 320 pages
The humanitarian tragedy in Darfur has stirred politicians, Hollywood celebrities and students to appeal for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Beyond the horrific pictures of sprawling refugee camps and lurid accounts of rape and murder lies a complex history steeped in religion, politics, and decades of internal unrest.#xA0; #xA0; Darfurtraces the origins, organization and ideology of the infamous Janjawiid and other rebel groups, including the Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement. It also analyzes the confused responses of the Sudanese government and African Union. This thoroughly updated edition also features a powerful analysis of how the conflict has been received in the international community and the varied attempts at peacekeeping.#xA0;#xA0; #xA0;

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Review: Darfur: A Short History of a Long War

User Review  - Tinea - Goodreads

In the predominantly Kobe village of Girgira close to the Chad border, local people said that Antonovs, gunships, troops, and militia from West Darfur killed 148 people in January 2004. [the quote ... Read full review

Review: Darfur: A Short History of a Long War

User Review  - Roxanne - Goodreads

One of the best accounts of the conflict(s) in Darfur -- suitable for beginners, as well as those familiar with the region. A must-read before moving on to more analytical books that focus on a ... Read full review

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The Sudan government
16
Thejanjawiid
33
The rebels
71
Copyright

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About the author (2008)

Alex de Waal is a writer and activist on African issues. He is a fellow of the Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University; Director of the Social Science Research Council program on AIDS and social transformation; and a Director of Justice Africa in London. He lives in Boston. 
Julie Flint is a journalist and filmmaker. She has covered topics from Colombia to China and has won several awards. She has been writing about Sudan since 1992, initially as Horn of Africa correspondent for The Guardian and later as a freelance with a special interest in human rights. She divides her time between London and the Middle East. 

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