Sudan Conflict and Humanitarian Response

In 2004, a Marine Corps captain became an unarmed military observer in Sudan, tasked with monitoring a ceasefire. The video details his experiences and the severe human rights violations he witnessed, including atrocities committed by the Janjaweed. The conflict in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement. The local population lives in fear of government retribution, and the situation is described as either genocide or not, with no middle ground. The video highlights the complexities and ongoing nature of the Sudanese conflict.

What role did the narrator take on in Sudan in 2004?

• Humanitarian Aid Worker

• Military Commander

• Unarmed Military Observer

• Peace Negotiator

What motivated the narrator to become a patrol leader in Sudan?

• A personal invitation from the African Union

• A government assignment

• A recommendation from a friend

• A job advertisement on the internet

What was the main task of the narrator's team in Sudan?

• To provide medical aid

• To monitor a ceasefire

• To train local soldiers

• To build infrastructure

What was the primary cause of the civil war in Sudan?

• Economic disparity

• Political corruption

• Foreign intervention

• Religious and ethnic differences

How many people were displaced due to the conflict in Darfur?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

What did the narrator witness in the village that was attacked?

• A government meeting

• A peaceful protest

• A military parade

• Children and families burned alive

What was the reaction of the narrator to the photos of the atrocities?

• He was deeply disturbed

• He was relieved

• He felt indifferent

• He was confused

What would likely happen if the photos of the atrocities were released?

• The media would ignore them

• The government would deny them

• International troops would intervene

• Nothing significant

What is the main fear of the Sudanese people regarding speaking out?

• Being misunderstood

• Being imprisoned

• Being ignored

• Being rewarded

What is the central question regarding the situation in Darfur?

• Is it a political issue?

• Is it a natural disaster?

• Is it genocide?

• Is it an economic crisis?