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Sudan is a country located in northeastern Africa. The country has been embroiled in a long-standing conflict that dates back to the 1980s. The conflict began when the government, which was predominantly made up of Arab Muslims, launched a campaign against rebels fighting for independence in the southern part of the country, who were largely non-Arab and Christian or animist. The conflict has its roots in ethnic, religious, and economic divisions that have long plagued the country. Over the years, the conflict has taken on various forms, including insurgencies, rebellions, and civil wars. In recent years, the conflict has centered around the western region of Darfur. The conflict in Darfur began in 2003, when rebel groups began fighting against the government, claiming that it had neglected the region and its people. The government responded with a heavy-handed crackdown, which included aerial bombings and the burning of villages, in an effort to crush the rebels. The conflict in Darfu...