Darfur genocide (2003–2005)

The Darfur genocide was the systematic killing of ethnic Darfuri people during the War in Darfur. The genocide, which was carried out against the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa ethnic groups, led the International Criminal Court (ICC) to indict several people for crimes against humanity, rape, forced transfer and torture. An estimated 200,000 people were killed between 2003 and 2005. Other sources estimate that between 2003 and 2008, the conflict resulted in about 300,000 civilian deaths and about 2.7 million displaced civilians. Quotes We concluded—I concluded—that genocide has been committed in Darfur and that the Government of Sudan and the Jingaweit bear responsibility. The people of Darfur are suffering a catastrophe. Terrible crimes have been committed against them. The current dire humanitarian crisis in Darfur has been caused by massive, systematic violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. There can be no doubt about the Sudanese government’s culpability in crimes against humanity in Darfur. External link Category:Conflicts Category:War