What is Darfur?

Q: What is Darfur?


A: Darfur is a region in far western Sudan that borders the Central African Republic, Libya, and Chad.

Q: What does the name Darfur mean?


A: The name Darfur means "home of the Fur" in Arabic.

Q: How is Darfur divided?


A: Darfur is divided into three federal states within Sudan: Gharb Darfur (West Darfur), Janub Darfur (South Darfur), and Shamal Darfur (North Darfur).

Q: What is the ongoing crisis in Darfur?


A: Darfur is currently in the midst of an ongoing humanitarian crisis that developed from the conflict between Ganjaweed militias and rebel groups such as the Sudan Liberation Movement and Justice and Equality Movement.

Q: What are the countries that border Darfur?


A: Darfur borders the Central African Republic, Libya, and Chad.

Q: What are the names of the three federal states in Darfur?


A: The three federal states in Darfur are Gharb Darfur (West Darfur), Janub Darfur (South Darfur), and Shamal Darfur (North Darfur).

Q: Who are the rebel groups involved in the conflict in Darfur?


A: The rebel groups involved in the conflict in Darfur are the Sudan Liberation Movement and Justice and Equality Movement.

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