Approach to the armed conflict in Greater Darfur

Abstract

This article introduces the scenario of armed conflict in the region of Darfur, taking into consideration the different secondary sources of the bibliography. This text is based on a descriptive and historical point of view and points out the ethnical, political, socioeconomic, cultural and religious aspects responsible for the situation of violence since 2003 and that may explain its causes and the factors that led to such violence. Moreover, the evolution of the first tensions and the following armed conflict, which is defined as genocide against the «non arabized» population according to some of the quoted authors, are also described. The article introduces the different armed groups responsible for the violence and those organizations that allegedly faced the attacks against the «non arabized» population. Finally, it outlines the peace initiatives in Darfur when the south proclaimed the independence.