The monsoons come each season on a regular pattern.
Khemer Rougue- Cambodia
Tutsi Tribe- Rwanda
Militia- Darfur
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If I'm not mistaken, it was used as a neutral zone. Basically splitting hostiles from non-hostiles. It was also being used as a safe haven for the poor who couldn't pay taxes.
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