How did conflict in dARFUR DIFFER FROM THE CONFLICT IN SOUTHERN SUDAN?

The conflict in Darfur was primarily driven by ethnic tensions and competition over resources, particularly between Arab militias and non-Arab groups, leading to widespread atrocities and displacement. In contrast, the conflict in Southern Sudan was mainly rooted in political and religious differences between the predominantly Muslim north and the Christian and animist south, culminating in a lengthy civil war that eventually led to Southern Sudan's independence in 2011. While both conflicts involved issues of governance and marginalization, their underlying causes and the dynamics of violence were distinct. Additionally, the international response and humanitarian crises surrounding each conflict also varied significantly.