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.