how it started?
Violence erupted in western Sudan's Durfur region in 2003 when rebels began attacking government targets the impoverished territory was neglected. The rebels claimed that black africans were being favored of ethnic Arab groups. The government retailiated resulting in violence that has led displacement of millions of ppl and deaths of thousands.
Who is involved?
The 2 rebel groups are:The Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement who were initially involved
Who is affected?
In 5 yrs of conflict, the United Nation says 300,000 ppl have been killed in the violence. At least 2.5 million have been forced from their homes or fled to displacement camps others suffered from the violence including rape and appalling conditions.
What is being done?
At Constitution High a dedicated group of students including a teacher is trying to better the peoples' conditions in Darfur by promoting a Walk- A- Thon, buying T- shirts and bands to raise awareness and also going to other schools to reach out for more support. Other ideas we came up with in our group is a flip flop drive because we realized that many of the citizens there do not have durable shoes or are bare footed. We will continue to come up with other plans to help them but FIRST WE NEED YOUR HELP! So come out in join our group to change lives.
HELP SAVE DARFUR !!!!
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