Satellite Images Expose 'Slaughterhouse' in Sudanese City El Fasher
A devastating massacre by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's North Darfur state has left thousands of civilians dead, with satellite images revealing a city transformed into a "massive crime scene". The scale of the atrocity is staggering, with estimates suggesting that as many as 60,000 people may have been killed.
The city of El Fasher, once home to over 1.5 million residents, has become an eerie and desolate place, devoid of life. Satellite images taken by Yale Humanitarian Research Lab director Nathaniel Raymond show marketplaces that were once bustling with activity now empty and overgrown, with livestock having been relocated. The city's streets are filled with massive piles of bodies, awaiting burial in mass graves or cremated in huge pits.
The RSF seized the city six weeks ago, sparking widespread violence and displacement. Despite repeated calls for humanitarian access, El Fasher remains sealed off to outsiders, including UN war crimes investigators. Aid convoys are on standby in nearby towns, waiting for safety guarantees from the RSF, which have refused to allow entry.
Human rights experts believe that El Fasher is likely to be one of the worst war crimes of the Sudanese civil war, which has already claimed over 400,000 lives and displaced almost 13 million people. The conflict has sparked a global humanitarian crisis, with "staggering" levels of malnutrition reported among those who have managed to escape.
The situation is dire, with tens of thousands of residents still unaccounted for. Satellite images reveal incineration and burial pits thought to be used to dispose of large numbers of bodies. The RSF's actions in El Fasher are being investigated by Amnesty International, which has called for a thorough probe into an attack on the Zamzam displacement camp six months ago.
As the world struggles to come to terms with the scale of this atrocity, one thing is clear: justice must be served.
A devastating massacre by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's North Darfur state has left thousands of civilians dead, with satellite images revealing a city transformed into a "massive crime scene". The scale of the atrocity is staggering, with estimates suggesting that as many as 60,000 people may have been killed.
The city of El Fasher, once home to over 1.5 million residents, has become an eerie and desolate place, devoid of life. Satellite images taken by Yale Humanitarian Research Lab director Nathaniel Raymond show marketplaces that were once bustling with activity now empty and overgrown, with livestock having been relocated. The city's streets are filled with massive piles of bodies, awaiting burial in mass graves or cremated in huge pits.
The RSF seized the city six weeks ago, sparking widespread violence and displacement. Despite repeated calls for humanitarian access, El Fasher remains sealed off to outsiders, including UN war crimes investigators. Aid convoys are on standby in nearby towns, waiting for safety guarantees from the RSF, which have refused to allow entry.
Human rights experts believe that El Fasher is likely to be one of the worst war crimes of the Sudanese civil war, which has already claimed over 400,000 lives and displaced almost 13 million people. The conflict has sparked a global humanitarian crisis, with "staggering" levels of malnutrition reported among those who have managed to escape.
The situation is dire, with tens of thousands of residents still unaccounted for. Satellite images reveal incineration and burial pits thought to be used to dispose of large numbers of bodies. The RSF's actions in El Fasher are being investigated by Amnesty International, which has called for a thorough probe into an attack on the Zamzam displacement camp six months ago.
As the world struggles to come to terms with the scale of this atrocity, one thing is clear: justice must be served.
I'm still trying to process the sheer horror of what's happening in El Fasher 
. 60,000+ people killed? It's just too much to wrap your head around 
. As a wellness guru, I want to focus on how this tragedy affects our collective mental health and energy 
️. The world needs more compassion, empathy, and self-care right now 
. We need to be supporting the survivors, human rights organizations, and anyone working towards justice and accountability 
. Let's send love, light, and positive vibes to those affected by this heinous act 
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. And the fact that aid convoys are stuck outside waiting for permission from the RSF is just heartbreaking. What's even crazier is that we're still waiting on investigations and calls for justice... it feels like we're just sweeping this under the rug, you know? I don't think it's too much to ask for some accountability here 
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. And what really gets my goat is the RSF just kinda... does whatever they want, no one can stop 'em. It's like they're above the law or something 
. We need to do better as a global community, more support for those affected by these conflicts, and more accountability for those responsible 
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. And those satellite images are just... *shudder*. I mean, who does this to innocent civilians? The RSF is basically running a "slaughterhouse" over there and no one seems to be doing anything about it 
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. Like, come on guys! We have to hold people accountable for these atrocities. This is exactly why we need international pressure and consequences for those responsible 
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. We have to do better, we owe it to them to at least try 
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and how much I love their spicy Korean BBQ tacos... anyway back to Sudan... have you ever tried that brand new plant-based milk from oatmilk.com? It's like a game-changer for non-dairy lovers! 
I swear, it's so creamy and rich. Reminds me of when I was on a road trip with friends last year and we stopped at this tiny cafe in the middle of nowhere... we ended up ordering a bunch of weird stuff like vegan queso dip and everything bagel bites. So good! But anyway, back to Sudan... what's going on with space tourism? Are they gonna start allowing people to visit Mars soon? That would be OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! 
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. It's time for us to step up and demand action.
How can we even begin to think about justice when thousands of people are still unaccounted for? 
We need to do more to support those affected and hold accountable those responsible for these atrocities. 
️... how can people do this to others? 60k+ dead and no one's accountable yet? it's heartbreaking to think about all the families left behind, searchin for their loved ones and never findin 'em 
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