Refugee Migration- Sudan

Question 1

When did the Sudan civil war begin?

Answer 1

2003

Question 2

Push factors- Sudan

Answer 2

1. Fear of death and abuse from soldiers

2. Housing and land destroyed

Question 3

Pull factors- Sudan

Answer 3

1. Chance of a better life and safety in cities

2. Forced into refugee camps

Question 4

Distribution of migrants

Answer 4

Densely populated refugee camps and in urban areas e.g. Chad

Question 5

Impacts on the source region- Sudan

Answer 5

1. Massive population decrease due to death and migration

2. Houses and land have been left

Question 6

Impacts on the host region- (Sudanese migration)

Answer 6

1. In refugee camps there’s great pressure for resources and there’s a great risk of starvation and disease
2. Puts more pressure on services in urban areas such as: education and healthcare
3. High levels of disease due to low levels of living
4. Overpopulation in urban areas
5. Increase the likelihood of an attack by the Janjaweed in the urban areas
6. Camped refugees along the border cause social problems