Introduction

The people of Darfur have experienced horrific devastation of various kinds—systematic slaughter of innocents, sexual violence, and internal displacement into camps that have become “warehouses” for the homeless. The brutality against Darfurians reached its peak in 2003–2004, when certain so-called Arab militias, known as the Janjaweed, joined forces with the state-run militaries of Sudan in a struggle against the insurgent resistance movements. Although the violence has waned in recent years, the fighting continues to this day. Despite the peacebuilding initiatives launched by various national and international bodies, the security of Darfuri civilians remains precarious at best, even for those living in displacement camps.