Darfur

:This article is about the Darfur region of western Sudan. For information on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur see Darfur conflict. For the city in Minnesota see Darfur, Minnesota.

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Sudan - Darfur conflict - Darfur, Minnesota

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Darfur (Arabic دار فور, meaning "home of the Fur") is a region of far western Sudan, bordering the Central African Republic, Libya, and Chad. It is divided into three federal states within Sudan: Gharb Darfur (West Darfur), Janub Darfur (South Darfur), and Shamal Darfur (North Darfur). The current conflict between the Janjaweed and the non-Arab peoples of the region has led to the deaths of tens of thousands and the displacement of millions (see Darfur conflict).

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Arabic - Fur - Sudan - Central African Republic - Libya - Chad - Gharb Darfur - Janub Darfur - Shamal Darfur - Janjaweed - Darfur conflict

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