Meanwhile, in the northeast, the National Democratic Alliance is threatening the crucial road and rail links to Port Sudan. In Sudan's central-eastern region, the NDA is within striking distance of the hydroelectric dam at Damazine, the source of 80 percent of Khartoum's power. The NIF has not publicly admitted to losing any ground. Sudan was formerly perhaps the largest recipient of Western aid, but most of that was cut off in 1991, after the government supported Saddam Hussein's efforts in the Gulf War. The Sudanese people now only receive emergency aid from outside relief agencies.
Aid workers experience delays regarding travel permits and visas, and sometimes are arrested.
Dawa Islamia, the largest Islamic aid agency, with close links to the government, withholds food from Christian and animist Southerners unless they convert to Islam. Sudanese experience 100 percent inflation per year. The authors and publishers assume no liability nor do they encourage you to do, see, visit or try any of the activities or actions discussed in this site. This book is intended for background information only. All rights reserved.