Part II: Internal Inequality
Internal confict has been the root of Sudan's many economic and social difficulties for hundreds of years.  Poverty has been one issue for the people of Sudan for years and is likely to remain a problem.  Civil conflict between the North and South regions and the genocide in Darfur have caused unrest among the people of Sudan.  The persistence of rebel conflict has left many homeless, hungry, and injured.  Sudan is made up of four regions, North, South, East, and West, all of which have been divided in the recent past based on political and cultural differences.

Important facts:
Fertility rate: 4.69
Infant mortality: 91.78 births/1,000 deaths
Population growth: 2.082%
Life expectancy: 57 years
Percentage of People living below the poverty line: 40%
Source: World Bank

Egyptian and British influence overran Sudan for years and imposed their own governmental tactics and religion on the region.
Rebel forces emerged from the ignorance of tribal culture and political beliefs by central government.  Each time a peace treaty is signed to declare autonomy for the Southern region, a new President or political group comes to power changing asserting their power on the vulnerable South and inciting uprisings.

No income distribution is available for Sudan at this time.

Other images of the happenings in Darfur can be found at Google Images.



Pictured below is young man involved in the armed conflict in Darfur, the western region of Sudan.  Men young men are forced to take up arms and join the rebel forces in order to fight for their dignity.