New Paper on Darfur Conflict and Natural Resources

Jun 25, 2015 | Brendan Bromwich
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King’s Water Member Brendan Bromwich considers the ongoing situation in Darfur and reflects on what we know about the environment, politics, and conflict

Over the course of this month both the UN and the African Union Security Councils are debating the renewal of the mandate of their joint peace-keeping force in Darfur. But if there have been two major peace agreements, why would a major peace-keeping force still be needed?

Perhaps two reasons: firstly, if the agreements were not sufficiently inclusive and representative and therefore rebel movements and militia continued fighting. And secondly, if the conflict is larger in scope and complexity than the agreement allows for. Arguably, both are true in Darfur.