Summary
Sudan’s military agreed to send a representative to potential peace negotiations 16 days after an eruption of violence that has killed more than 500 people. The street-to-street fighting and humanitarian crisis have forced millions to flee their homes. Nick Schifrin reports on the conditions and the U.S. evacuation of 1,000 American citizens since Friday. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Where is Sudan, and When did the current conflict there begin?
- Who are some of the people fighting in Sudan?
- Why has fighting broken out?
- What are countries such as the U.S. doing to address the violence?
- How might potential peace negotiations seek to resolve conflict?
Focus Questions
What responsibility do you think the United States and other countries have to the people of Sudan? What is the best way to help? News analysis : Who else would you want to hear from to better understand the conflict in Sudan? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Discuss as a class — what are international leaders' concerns in a crisis like that in Sudan? Who do they help first? How can they push for peace? To help answer these questions, first read this article about evacuations and refugee management currently happening in Sudan.Student Video of the Day (Jan. 30, 2017)
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