Egypt–Sudan relations
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Contact between Egypt and Sudan goes back to trade and conflict during ancient times. In 1820, british conquered Sudan after she conquered Egypt and the egyptians entered Sudan through the British as officials and they did not have any authority over Sudan (sleeping authority), and continued to occupy the country, later as a , until Sudan declared Independence in 1956 Sudan later joined the Arab League, of which Egypt is a founding member. Relations between successive governments in Egypt and Sudan have warmed and cooled relations at various times. Relations today are cordial, but tensions remain.[1]