Civil war Quote by Emmanuel Jal
![“[During the second Sudanese Civil War] what was actually killing us wasn't the Muslims, wasn't the Arabs. It was somebody sitting somewhere manipulating the system, and using religion to get what they want to get out of us, which is the oil, the diamond, the gold and the land.” quote by Emmanuel Jal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a6a/emmanuel-jal-12766_civil-war_during-the-second-sudanese-civil-war-wha_1105349.jpg)
“[During the second Sudanese Civil War] what was actually killing us wasn't the Muslims, wasn't the Arabs. It was somebody sitting somewhere manipulating the system, and using religion to get what they want to get out of us, which is the oil, the diamond, the gold and the land.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Voice of the People, 2015
The speaker blames external manipulators who exploit religious and ethnic tensions for resource extraction, not the groups themselves.
In simple terms: War driven by outsiders seeking oil, diamonds, gold, land, using religion as a tool.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden motives behind conflict.
Themes
conflict
exploitation
resource greed
Mood
critical
somber
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- war zones
- resource negotiations
- political analysis
Key Concepts
colonialism
political manipulation
religious rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from the conflict?
- How can truth be uncovered?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex local dynamics.
