ABSTRACT
Central Darfur is one of the most drought-affected regions of the Sudan. The drought years of 1983-85 greatly affected the demographic and socio-economic conditions of the area. Large numbers of people left their homes owing to famine and the environmental effects of desertification and drought. This was accompanied by tribal conflicts, the growth of shanty towns and changes in the pattern of livestock raising and agricultural production. During this time, most people lost over half of their cattle, as well as large numbers of sheep, goats and camels.
