Short Summary of Darfur Region

Here's a summary of Darfur region with a few key points:

• Location: Western Sudan [Wikipedia]

• Meaning: "Land of the Fur" in Arabic [Wikipedia]

• History:
  

• Independent sultanate for centuries until the late 19th century [Wikipedia]

• Faced conflict and displacement throughout the 20th century [ReliefWeb]

• Recent Conflict:

• War in Darfur began in 2003 between rebel groups and Sudanese government [Wikipedia]

• Involved ethnic tensions and competition for resources [Beyond Intractability]

• Considered a humanitarian crisis and potential genocide [Wikipedia]

• Other Points:

• Diverse population with Arabic and African ethnicities [Beyond Intractability]

• Semi-arid region with both desert and fertile areas [Beyond Intractability]