By conclusion, we have proposed different
possible causes of the continuing problem of slavery in Sudan that
include political instability, the civil war, culture and religion
issues, economic and political interest and the accountability of
international actors. It is important to examine the cause of the
problem to find the way to approach it effectively. The problem
is caused by both internal and external factors. Since slavery is
deeply rooted in the Sudanese history, the possible way is to deal
with the way the history shapes it. What do we mean by this argument?
Colonization deprived liberty from the southern
people on the purpose of economic exploitation. The continuing civil
war is a battle that demands for rights, liberty and freedom. Religion
has imposed the political regime that limits rights of certain groups.
At the same time, the current event is repeating the history of
colonial exploitation. Many western foreign businesses are penetrating
into the country. The whole problem occurs because of an absence
of power of the local people. Their rights, liberty and security
have been withdrawn for a long time. This
action has been practiced until it becomes part of its culture.
The denial of the government responsibility shows its attempt to
make it become a culture that is finally unable to eliminate.
The second breaking civil war after it had
ended in 1960's was caused by a dishonouring agreement of the government.
It broke a promise that would hand over power to the southern people.
These people showed their strong determination in protecting their
people long time ago, but achieved nothing. Over millions of deaths
and casualties become the cost they have to pay for their liberty.
We think that an autonomy of the southern people should be granted
because a self-determination is the best guarantee against future
betrayals. When the government fails to protect its people, they
should hand over its power back to the people. We think that this
reconciliation is less threatening to the national stability than
prolonging war. In fact, giving up part of its national sovereignty
to the local level for the purpose of natonal security does make
sense. At the same time, the international actors should take certain
level of responsibility. Especially, foreign investors who obsessively
concerns about their economic interest. This is an obstacle to impose
economic sanction to the Sudanese government. Therefore, the recommendation
requires both local and international cooperation to achieve the
goal.
