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Identity, Citizenship, and Violence in Two Sudans: Reimagining a Common Future

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  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction
    Amir Idris
    Pages 1-10
  3. Citizenship, Identity, and the State: The Theoretical Interface
    Amir Idris
    Pages 11-34
  4. The Burden of History: Slavery and Colonialism
    Amir Idris
    Pages 35-61
  5. The Curse of Exclusive Nationalism: National Identity and Citizenship
    Amir Idris
    Pages 62-86
  6. The Rise of Protest Movements in Southern Sudan and Darfur
    Amir Idris
    Pages 87-113
  7. Reimagining a Common Future for Two Sudans
    Amir Idris
    Pages 114-140
  8. Conclusion: The Way Forward
    Amir Idris
    Pages 141-151
  9. Back Matter
    Pages 152-170
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About this book

Introduction

The 2011 split of Sudan and the conflicts that have followed make it a case of ongoing significance for understanding state-building in Africa. Examining both the north-south divide and the spread of violence from Darfur, this study shows how colonial legacies have shaped state formation and charts out a path to inclusive citizenship and democracy.

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Africa colonialism conflict democracy identity Nation national identity nationalism Protest state formation Sudan violence

About the authors

The 2011 split of Sudan into two nations and the conflicts that have continued in its wake has made it a case of ongoing significance for understanding security and state-building in sub-Saharan Africa. Examining both the north-south divide in the two Sudans as well as the spread of political violence from Darfur, this timely study has two aims: First, it shows how slavery and the legacies of colonialism continue to shape the challenges of state formation and political identity. Secondly, it charts out a possible path for overcoming historical obstacles to achieve inclusive citizenship and representative democracy.

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