The document describes the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan. Over 6 million people live in Darfur, where there are 36 ethnic tribes and most people are Muslim. Darfur has experienced civil war for 31 of the 56 years since Sudan gained independence, with the current conflict beginning in 2003 between the government and two rebel groups. The civil war has taken a severe human toll, with 4.5 million people affected, including killings, looting, rape, abduction, and lack of access to basic services. Two million people have been forced to flee Darfur and neighboring Chad, which is also experiencing civil war.

1. Dangerous Places WALT: Describe how conflict can change places Show understanding towards other people lives STARTER: Write down 5 of your favourite things

2. Dafur Dafur is in Sudan, an African Nation. 6 million people live there There are 36 different ethnic tribes Most people are Muslim

3. The History of Dafur Sudan became independent in 1956. Since then, there have been 11 years of peace and 31years of civil war. The current conflict started in 2003 between the Government and 2 rebel groups .

4. Civil War The Rebels claimed they had suffered year of political, economic and social exclusion. The Government armed another group and carried our air attacks.

5. The Human Cost? http:// darfur.unfpa.org/jon_darfur/photos.html

6. The Human Cost? 4.5 million people have been affected The people of Dafur regularly experience killings, looting, rape, abduction, abuse and no basic health care or education. 2 million people are now refugees. Many refugees have fled into Chad, which is also at civil war

7. Your Task is to draw around your right hand and write inside how you think the lives of the people who live in Dafur are affected by the civil war. Your next task is to draw around your left hand and write inside how you think the people of Dafur can be helped. Complete the interview sheet.