Darfur violence: UN warns of new Sudan clashes
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26526808
1. Describe the most recent developments.
2. How are international forces involved?
How the World’s Newest Country Is Destroying Itself
http://world.time.com/2013/12/19/how-the-worlds-newest-country-is-destroying-itself/
1. Why is the founding of the independent nation of South Sudan particularly difficult?
2. What are some of South Sudan’s negative characteristics?
3. What are some of South Sudan’s positive characteristics?
4. How did the conflict start in December?
5. What role is the international community playing in South Sudan?
South Sudan unrest exacerbated by conflict among cattle herders
http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/mar/11/south-sudan-conflict-over-cows
1. What gun is referenced in the article?
2. How many guns are there in the Sudans?
3. How much is a cow worth?
4. How many cows have been stolen in this area?
5. What example does the article give to show that cows especially important in this area?
6. How do Dinka cultural practices of revenge complicate this issue?
7. Why hasn’t the government done more to solve cattle thefts?