Based on this article, what can you infer about the role of religion in the civil war in Sudan? Respond in three to five sentences. Use details from the article to support your statement

Religion likely has played an important role in the conflict between the two states. In the North, the majority of Sudanese are Muslims, while in the South, most follow traditional religions or Christianity. These religious differences contribute to the overall cultural differences between the two sides. In 1956, Southerners were concerned that the government in Khartoum was trying to impose an Islamic identity on the entire country. This is one of the factors that led to civil war.