Introduces the Sudan, discussing the civil wars and foreign interventions that dominate the current political climate, and the efforts by the Muslim government to bring peace between the northern and southern regions of the country and quell the violence in Darfur.

Includes index.

Always in the news -- A divided nation -- Rebellion against the Egyptians -- Egyptian and British control -- Independence -- First civil war -- Peace with the south -- Second civil war -- A base for terrorism -- A new peace agreement -- Violence in Darfur -- Reign of terror -- Prospects for peace.