Britain, over Egyptian objections, authorizes the partially…
1952 CE
The Legislative Assembly has its own executive council consisting of five British and seven Sudanese members.
A number of elected local government bodies gradually takes over the responsibilities of the former British local commissioner, starting with El Obeid, the center of the gum arabic industry.
By 1952 it is reported that Sudan has fifty-six local self-governing authorities.
The pro-Egyptian NUP had boycotted the 1948 Legislative Assembly elections.
As a result, pro-independence groups dominate the Legislative Assembly.
Groups
Dinka people
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Nuer people
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Arab people
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Islam
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Fur people (Nilo-Saharan tribe)
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Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland)
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Sudan, Anglo-Egyptian
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Egypt, Kingdom of (British Protectorate)
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Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
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