Darfur and the impact of protest fever

This research paper examines the Darfur conflict, arguing that simplistic media representations and international activism often overlook the deep-seated structural, political, and resource-based causes of the violence. The author contends that a focus on 'mass atrocity' statistics and international 'conflict management' can undermine local agency and the pursuit of an inclusive Sudanese state.

• The conflict in Darfur is not merely a religious or ethnic divide between Arabs and Africans, but is rooted in a long history of post-independence discontent with elitist rule and a breakdown of governance at the center of Sudan.
• Resource scarcity and the erosion of traditional authority have contributed to the crisis. In the 1970s, the Jaffer Nimeiri regime emasculated local traditional authorities who had previously mediated tribal disputes over water and pasturage.

APA

Jooma, M. B. (n.d.). Darfur and the impact of protest fever. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/16NO4JOOMA.PDF

Chicago

Jooma, Mariam Bibi. Darfur and the impact of protest fever. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/16NO4JOOMA.PDF.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{joomanddarfur, author = {Jooma, Mariam Bibi}, title = {{Darfur and the impact of protest fever}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/16NO4JOOMA.PDF}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }