The objective of this book is to enlighten the Sudanese people in general and Southern Sudanese in particular to the risks threatening their coexistence, and to draw their attention to the veracity of the Sudan”s diversity. The Sudan has been torn apart by war and this is due to power voracity and its concentration in the hands of few, resulting in the deprivation and marginalization of the large portion of the Sudanese people.
Illiteracy, poverty and totalitarian rule in Sudan contributed gravely in fuelling community conflicts in the country. Tribalism and ethnic conflicts have become the main feature of the Sudanese people and especially in southern Sudan. The formation of government and appointments in key positions are based on tribal lines, which breed nepotism and corruption in the government institutions. The lack of ideal political parties in the south made the conviction of each person to his tribe as the base for empowerment and fighting for the tribe”s share instead of political party and nation. This created a golden opportunity to Khartoum government to divide the Sudanese people on tribal grounds and turn them against each other as in case of the southern militias and Janjawid to achieve its political goals.
The book discusses and analyzes the predicament of Sudan”s conflicts and exploitation of religion to achieve political objectives and impose them on others. The book also calls on the marginalized people of Sudan to unite in order to achieve their liberty and realize their vision of New Sudan which was initiated by the late Dr. John Garang whose message was for all, regardless of color, gender, religion and ethnicity. The book draws the attention of the Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) led – government of Southern Sudan to the dilemma of southern Sudan construction and the anxiety of Southern Sudan people after the assassination of Dr. John Garang.
The book is meant for all interested in Sudan/Africa affairs to provide a unique and inclusive assessment of Sudan”s complicated issues.
