GP2,

I don't get your 6th century reference. It looks like a civil war among tribes in a part of the world where tribalism is more common than nationalism. Seems like these kinds of things have been going on in those areas since time immemorial, but for the respite of the colonial era. Colonialism may not have been nice, but from what I understand, there was greater peace and prosperity available to more African people than before or since.

The situation in the Sudan appears to be a competition for resources - a pretty common reason for war - that in this case breaks down along tribal lines of affiliation. Haven't similar actions occurred in Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda, Uganda, CAR, Congo, and jeez, where else in Africa? It seems so prevalent, I wonder if the world's industrial nations have the collective clout to put an end to it.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.