Description
This May 10, 2004, photograph taken by Konrad Fiedler, shows a Sudanese woman holding a baby, with a group of children and women behind her, at Tine Camp, a refugee camp in the country of Chad. According to Konrad Fiedler, "The Sudanese refugees of Camp Tine (pronounced Tee-Nay), have been here for three months and do not understand why noone [i.e. no one] is coming to help them. Nearly all of the elderly have died, as well as 23 children." Sudan is the largest country in Africa. Darfur, a region in Western Sudan, encompasses an area roughly the size of Spain. The population of Darfur is estimated at 7 million people. The conflict in Darfur has also increased tensions in neighboring Chad and the Central African Republic as hundreds of thousands of refugees stream over the two countries’ borders to escape violence.
Source-Dependent Questions
- Look closely at the photo. Describe the living conditions of the refugees.
- What emotions do you suppose this mother is feeling in this image?
- The photographer noted that "The Sudanese refugees of Camp Tine, have been here for three months and do not understand why noone [i.e. no one] is coming to help them." After looking at this photo read the U.S. Senate Resolution 203. What role do you think the United States should take in assisting with issues of genocide in the world? Explain your reasoning.
Citation Information
Fiedler, Konrad, "[Sudanese refugee women and children at Camp Tine, Chad]," The New York Sun, 10 May 2004. Courtesy of Library of Congress