1. For SUDAN, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For SUDAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) On what charges has the International Criminal Court indicted dictator al-Bashir?
c) When did the military say elections would take place?
d) Why are protesters, led by Sudanese Professionals' Association, still protesting and staging sit-ins?
e) Read the “Background” below and watch the videos under “Resources.” This is an on-going news story. Follow the news for the latest.