Disrupted Village Life

Creator

Mohammed Mohammed Mawi

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Creation Date

January 2007

Time Period

circa 1974-2007

Abstract

This drawing by a young Darfuri boy depicts how life in his village in Darfur, Sudan was disrupted following the bombing of the villages by the government of Sudan that used helicopter gunships and tanks.

Alt Text

A child's drawing in blue pen and a light blue crayon on white paper of multiple scenes. The largest illustration seen is a group of detailed flowers, some of which are grouped together and potted. Above them is a representation of a helicopter, while below the flowers is a human figure firing a rifle at an animal that looks like a monkey. The are other sketches of military vehicles, including two tanks that are firing upon houses and unarmed people.

Keywords

Genocide, Ethnic conflict, Refugees, History, Darfur conflict

Extent

1 drawing

Subject: geographic

Darfur (Sudan)

Place of Publication

Refugee camp, Eastern Chad

Identifier

W36-00129-A

Recommended Citation

Mohammed Mawi, Mohammed, "Disrupted Village Life" (2007). Waging Peace Darfuri Children's Drawings. Image 17.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/darfuri_drawings/17