Violence in Darfur has killed 300,000, at least 2.7 million have been displaced, and the latest fighting killed twelve. These numbers are astounding, 300,000 is about the population of Brentwood. It’s crazy to think that disagreements fueled people to kill, arguments such as, “The roots of the breakaway movement in the south are similar, but it's also fed by a religious split between the Muslim-dominated north and the heavily Christian south”. It’s strange to think that religious tension could kill thousands. In one of the richest counties in the country, the thought of religious debate causing massacres never enters one’s mind. However, Darfur is a completely different world. Having an opposing view, a voice to be heard, is a crime, something that can punished.
The article, “Future of Sudan’s Darfur Uncertain Post-Referendum”, included the aspect of Sudan interfering with the war torn Darfur. There are talks of Sudan uniting and assisting the country, however many do not believe in the positive outcome. The article states, "There are two possibilities. One of them is that the loss of southern Sudan and the loss of that big obstacle frees up Khartoum to really focus on winning a war — a political war, at least — in Darfur and that gives them the ability and time and the money to focus on that.” I believe that uniting Sudan and assisting Darfur would essential. However, it is nearly impossible with the governmental system. The most important aspect is to save lives and create a safe environment for Africans.
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