Shadows of Sudan: Memory in Motion

Darfur Conflict Begins

In 2003, armed groups in Darfur, including the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) and Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), began attacking government targets, citing neglect and discrimination against non-Arab communities. The Sudanese government responded by arming militias called Janjaweed, who carried out mass killings, village burnings, and forced displacement of civilians.