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Map of Sudan highlighting the non-administrative region of Darfur in the country's west, shaded in light color. The map shows international borders, major cities such as Al-Fashir and Nyala, physical features like the Marrah Mountains and Libyan Desert, and neighboring countries. An inset locator map marks Darfur's position within Sudan and northeastern Africa. Map showing the Nilotic Sudan region in ancient and medieval times, centered along the Nile River from southern Egypt through Nubia and Alwah to Al-Jazirah in present-day Sudan. Key locations and ancient kingdoms such as Wawat, Nobatia, Nubia (Kush), Maqurrah, and Alwah are labeled, along with neighboring regions like Darfur, Kordofan, and Ethiopia, and major rivers including the Nile, White Nile, and Blue Nile. The Red Sea and notable cities like Thebes, Luxor, Aswan, and Meroe are also marked. Map of western Sudan and eastern Chad highlighting Darfur conflict zones and refugee camps. Conflict areas within and outside Darfur are marked, with clusters of refugee camps shown along the Chad border and several camps and internally displaced person (IDP) sites within Darfur. State and international boundaries are indicated, along with major cities such as Al-Fashir, Nyala, and Abeche.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Updated with the increase in violence in Darfur. Jun 15, 2015
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - World - Darfur, Region, Sudan. Nov 27, 2011
Updated with ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir. Mar 04, 2009
Media added. Sep 25, 2008
Article revised and updated. Jul 14, 2008
Article revised and updated. Jun 18, 2008
Media added. Mar 10, 2008
Article revised. Dec 10, 2004
Article revised. Sep 13, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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