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Edward Thomas

Edward Thomas is a freelance journalist.

Land, Livestock and Darfur’s 'Culture Wars' — Sudanese who had been forced off of their land in Darfur and were living on the outskirts of El Fasher in Abu Shuk Camp begin farming again, 2007. Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

MER Article

Land, Livestock and Darfur’s 'Culture Wars'

How austerity politics and the changing environment have fueled war in Sudan.

Edward Thomas • 12 min read

Land, Livestock and Darfur’s 'Culture Wars' — Sudanese who had been forced off of their land in Darfur and were living on the outskirts of El Fasher in Abu Shuk Camp begin farming again, 2007. Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

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Land, Livestock and Darfur’s 'Culture Wars'

How austerity politics and the changing environment have fueled war in Sudan.

Edward Thomas • 12 min read

MER Article

Sudan's Referendum Amidst Revolution

On February 7, 2011, the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission presented President Omar al-Bashir and First Vice President Salva Kiir with the results of the January 2011 vote on southern self-determination. It was a formality: During the three-week voting tabulation process, both presidents had publ

Edward Thomas • 13 min read