Topic 2: Sudan
Sudan Beyond the Headlines
Section titled “Sudan Beyond the Headlines”This topic invites students to engage with a mix of short articles highlighting major headlines alongside longer readings and personal reflections that provide essential context. Together, these sources help competitors move beyond breaking-news narratives to better understand Sudan’s history, humanitarian challenges, and the lived experiences of its people.
Goal: Emphasize our roles as informed global citizens and the responsibility we have to engage thoughtfully with global challenges.
Source Materials
Section titled “Source Materials”Questions will be asked from the following:
- Sudan - Britannica
- Sudan: A War of Atrocities - Report of The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for The Sudan (UNHRC) (PDF)
- A Simple Guide to What Is Happening in Sudan - BBC
- What Is the Extent of Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis? - Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
- Humanitarian Crisis: The Sudan Story - UCSF Global Health Sciences (Blog)
- Humanitarian Crisis: The Sudan Story - UCSF (YouTube Video)
What’s Fair Game
Section titled “What’s Fair Game”All information in the materials is testable, including:
- Graph/figure content (labels, numbers, statistics)
- Dates
- Numbers and statistics
- Names and backgrounds of speakers or individuals mentioned
- Definitions for key terms
Key Themes to Study
Section titled “Key Themes to Study”- Sudan’s geography and regional significance
- Historical context (independence, Bashir regime, Darfur)
- Current conflict between SAF and RSF
- Key figures: General al-Burhan, Hemedti
- Humanitarian crisis and displacement
- International response and aid challenges
Competition Rules
Section titled “Competition Rules”See the Quiz Bowl page for full competition rules and scoring.
Contact
Section titled “Contact”For questions about the materials: hkhattak@getmistified.com