Becoming Plural by
In July 2011, Sudan officially 'became plural', as the country split in two; the unofficial north - south divide between the Arabdominated north and the more ethnically African south was formalised, after the people of Southern Sudan voted overwhelmingly to separate from the rest of the country. Becoming Plural is a beautifully illustrated travelogue containing over 100 unique photographs of Sudanese people and their lives, accompanied by a first-hand narrative of what life in Sudan was really like during this critical time in its history. Richard Boggs lived and worked among the Sudanese people for many years, first coming to Sudan as a volunteer in 1986. He has lived in both Juba and Khartoum, and shared the reality of life in Sudan with the people around him. This has enabled him to provide an intimate portrait of the characteristics and values of the Sudanese people. He conveys astutely the particular circumstances in which they live, creating a record of their hopes and fears as Sudan formally breaks into two separate states. This book will have enormous appeal to those who appreciate travel writing, photography and ethnography, as well as those interested in the historic circumstances of the split between North and South Sudan.
Culture and Customs of Sudan by
Amid a Sudan's dark history, saturated with conflicts and tragic current events, lies a culture with deep roots, going back as far as 8000 BC. With several hundred ethnic groups and languages, Sudan is one of the world's most diverse countries. Learn how these cultures have blended and collided throughout the centuries, and examine how traditions and customs are kept alive today. Religious beliefs, social customs, arts, literature, and cuisine are among the topics discussed in this volume, which is ideal for high school and undergraduate students.
Chapters include coverage on historical background, religions and worldviews, literature and media, art and architecture, cuisine and traditional dress, gender roles, marriage, and family, social customs, and music and dance.
A timeline of key events and bibliographical essay including print and nonprint sources supplement the work.
Sudan Society and Culture Complete Report by
Need to know it all? Our all-inclusive culture report for Sudan will get up to speed on all aspects of culture in Sudan, including lifecycle, religion, women, superstitions & folklore, sports, holidays & festivals, and etiquette.
Darfur by
What is the nature of the crisis in Darfur? The Darfur crisis stems from early colonial policies / Monica Hill ; Global warming is the root of the problem in Darfur / Stephan Faris ; The Darfur crisis is primarily a political conflict / Emily Wax ; The conflict in Darfur has created a catastrophic humanitarian crisis / Merle D. Kellerhals ; Darfur is a place where torture is rampant / Physicians for human rights ; Rape is the worst problem in the Darfur war / Glenys Kinnock -- Is the Sudanese government practicing genocide? Chapter overview / Scott Straus ; The U.S. Congress has defined the violence in Darfur as genocide / UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ; The violence in Darfur is genocide / Colin L. Powell ; The International Criminal Court has accused Sudan's president of genocide / CBC News ; Humanitarian aid groups dispute America's "genocide" label / European-Sudanese Public Affairs Council ; The United Nations has found that the violence in Darfur is not genocide / Maggie Farley ; Sudan rejects ICC charges of genocide against its president / Associated Press -- Is China contributing to the crisis in Darfur? China's oil interests are fueling the conflict in Darfur / Human Rights First ; China is violating the United Nations ban on arms sales to Sudan / Olivia Ward ; China has obstructed international efforts to bring peace to Darfur / Lee Feinstein ; China's new Darfur policy is mostly public relations / Jill Savitt ; China's response to Darfur reflects not only its oil interests but also its fundamental ideological concerns / Yitzhak Shichor ; China has recently initiated stronger diplomatic efforts to improve the Darfur situation / Scott Baldauf, Peter Ford, and Laura J. Winter ; Western countries are equally at fault for enabling China's Darfur policy / Gordon Chang -- What should be done to bring peace to Darfur? The international community must act decisively and effectively in Darfur / Gareth Evans ; The international community must ensure the success of the UN peacekeeping force in Darfur / Jerry Fowler and John Prendergast ; The international community must react to the new reality in Darfur / David Mozersky ; Divestment campaigns against China may be the most effective tool for saving Darfur / Daniel Millenson ; China is not the answer to the Darfur crisis / Morton Abramowitz and Jonathan Kolieb ; The ICC's indictment of Sudan's president is the right thing for Darfur / Sara Darehshori ; Regime change is the only way to achieve lasting peace in Darfur / Nathaniel Myers ; Darfur's crisis requires a solution from Islam / Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Darfur by
Written by two authors with unparalleled first-hand experience of Darfur, this is the definitive guide. Newly updated and hugely expanded, this edition details Darfur's history in Sudan. It traces the origins, organization and ideology of the infamous Janjawiid and rebel groups, including the Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement. It also analyses the brutal response of the Sudanese government. The authors investigate the responses by the African Union and the international community, including the halting peace talks and the attempts at peacekeeping. Flint and de Waal provide an authoritative and compelling account of contemporary Africa's most controversial conflict.
A Different Shade of Colonialism by
This incisive study adds a new dimension to discussions of Egypt's nationalist response to the phenomenon of colonialism as well as to discussions of colonialism and nationalism in general. Eve M. Troutt Powell challenges many accepted tenets of the binary relationship between European empires and non-European colonies by examining the triangle of colonialism marked by Great Britain, Egypt, and the Sudan. She demonstrates how central the issue of the Sudan was to Egyptian nationalism and highlights the deep ambivalence in Egyptian attitudes toward empire and the resulting ambiguities and paradoxes that were an essential component of the nationalist movement. A Different Shade of Colonialism enriches our understanding of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Egyptian attitudes toward slavery and race and expands our perspective of the "colonized colonizer."
Not on Our Watch by
Presents a call to action on behalf of the genocide victims of Sudan's Darfur, describing the brutalities taking place there and outlining six strategies for making key differences.
The Post-Colonial State and Civil War in Sudan by
The humanitarian crisis in Darfur, a consequence of the civil war and ongoing violence, has attracted significant international media attention. Here, Noah Bassil offers a re-conception of the conflict in Darfur by examining the origins and progression of the conflict through the broader issue of state failure in post-colonial Sudan. By moving away from a ‘localised’ view of the conflict, Bassil is able to demonstrate the extent to which the breakdown of social relations in Darfur is interconnected with the wider breakdown of Sudanese and post-colonial societies, offering an examination of the nexus between international, national and local forces. Through its coherent framework for understanding the causes of the civil war that erupted in the Darfur region in 2003, this book provides a unique examination of the conflict and the wider post-colonial situation, making it an important contribution to the fields of History, International Relations and Peace Studie
Conflict and Politics of Identity in Sudan by
This book explores the relationship between state formation and political identities in the context of Sudan's conflict. Idris examines how hierarchy was historically constructed and politically institutionalized in the Sudan, acknowledging the centrality of the historical legacy of slavery and colonialism in Sudan's postcolonial crisis
Representing Mass Violence by
How do UN Security Council and International Criminal Court interventions, both part of the Justice Cascade, color representations of mass violence? What images of suffering and of responsible actors arise instead from the humanitarianism and diplomacy fields? How are these competing perspectives communicated to the public via mass media? Zooming in on the case of Darfur, Joachim J. Savelsberg analyzes over three thousand news reports and opinion pieces and interviews leading newspaper correspondents, NGO experts, and foreign ministry officials from eight countries to show the dramatic differences in the framing of mass violence around the world and across social fields. "Representing Mass Violence" contributes to our understanding of how the world acknowledges and responds to violence in the Global South."
God Grew Tired of Us by
Presents the plight of young, male Sudanese refugees, known as "lost boys," being displaced to foreign countries due to civil war in their homeland. The film tells the story of three of the lost boys who struggled to come to the United States for a better life, while still attempting to assist the family and friends they have left behind.
Morning in Serra Mattu by
A mosaic of interrelated stories exploding with personality, myth, and geohistorical weight, Morning in Serra Mattu is a profound, joyful meditation on life in modern Sudan. Arif Gamal seamlessly blends large-scale political realities with the local and the traditional: old villages/whose ancient way is so composed/each single blade of grass is known/and in its place.” Epic in scope, spellbinding in its intimacy, generosity, and wisdom, Morning in Serra Mattu is the book we didn’t know we needed. how thrilling it was in the earliest morning to race barefoot down the sandy slopes and dunes with all the bellowing goats and dogs and sheep and other animals for their first morning drink and to swim in the fresh waters of the flowing river while the thousand upon thousand of high unhindered Nubian stars began to fall away before a tinge of milky line along the hills until light grew from nearly nothing to an immensity from Return to Serra Mattu”
