What is the root of the problem in Darfur?

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Research Question: What is the root of the problem in Darfur that has caused destruction to villages, and a Genocide to occur?

Thesis: The root of problem in Darfur, has been a rebel group called the Janjaweed who have threatened villagers in Darfur by burning and destroying villages. The best way to help the Darfur villagers is for the government to give them money, to help the villagers with children move to a safer place, to give them a shelter if their home is destroyed.

  • Topic Sentence #1: In Darfur people identify themselves as “Blacks or Arabs” and the two groups have been in conflict with each other but they were sometimes friendly with each other.
  • Topic Sentence #2: The rebel group the Janjaweed formed and has caused violence and destruction.

  • Topic Sentence #3: The situation in Darfur has been called a Genocide.

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