February 2003- Sudanese rebels launched attacks in Darfur, demanding the end
to injustice in the region. The government developed troops to retaliate.
October 2003- The United Nations try to gain worldwide support in order to give
aid and end the conflict.
2004- Continuing peace talks led to a ceasefire agreement between Khartoum
and the rebel groups. The African Union decided to aid the peace process, and
sent in protection groups.
2005- Janjaweed murder 75 people in eastern Chad. Many of those killed were
civilians.
2006- A peacekeeping force set up by the United Nation's Security Council is
refused entry into Sudan by the government.
2007- ICC builds a case against Sudan, naming a Sudanese minister and
Janjaweed leader suspects; a charge Sudan ignores saying the court doesn't have
jurisdiction.
2008- ICC prosecutor asks judges to issue an arrest warrant against the
president for masterminding the mass murders in Darfur, committing crimes
against humanity, and war crimes.
