CONFLICT IN DARFUR

For over three years, civilians in the Darfur region of Sudan have lived in near constant fear of being raided by the Janaweed militias, which many say are directly supported and directed by the Sudanese government.  Civilians face the constant threat of their homes being destroyed and being tortured, raped, or killed. 

Since February 2003, there have been hundreds of thousands killed and millions displaced from their homes.  The United States and many other countries and human rights organizations have called this genocide, something you will be learning about in this WebQuest.

For this WebQuest, each person (or group) will choose a role to play.  Your objective will be to gain a thorough understanding of the conflict in Darfur, why many are calling this genocide and what this word means.  You will also need to formulate a plan for bringing peace to the region and present it to your colleagues (i.e. the rest of your class).  The roles you may choose from are 1) member(s) of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan; 2) civilian(s) living in Darfur.

CHOOSE YOUR ROLE

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