Bloodstains from Sudan's Civil War Visible from Space

Up to 400,000 people have died in over two years of civil war in Sudan, though the true toll is impossible to measure. The carnage in the Sudanese city of El Fasher has become so severe that the blood stains can be seen from space. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which attacked the capital of Khartoum two years ago, kicking off a brutal civil war, finally took over El Fasher last week. The RSF's capture of the stronghold follows an 18-month siege that left some 150,000 people trapped in El Fasher, forcing them to live off of rainwater and animal feed. According to eyewitness accounts and satellite imagery, the situation in El Fasher is dire. "The city is a ghost town," said Dr. Amira Hassan, a Sudanese human rights activist. "People are dying from starvation, thirst, and lack of medical care. The international community has failed us, and we are left to pick up the pieces." The RSF's actions have been widely condemned by the international community, with many calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid. The conflict in Sudan has its roots in a long-standing power struggle between the RSF and the Sudanese government. The RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has been accused of human rights abuses and war crimes, including the use of indiscriminate force and targeting of civilians. The Sudanese government, led by Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok, has been accused of failing to address the humanitarian crisis and of complicity in the RSF's actions. The international community has been slow to respond to the crisis in Sudan, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. "We urge all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and engage in meaningful dialogue," said a spokesperson for the United Nations. "The people of Sudan deserve peace, stability, and humanitarian aid." The United States, the European Union, and other countries have imposed sanctions on the RSF and its leaders, but many argue that more needs to be done to address the root causes of the conflict. The situation in El Fasher remains dire, with many fearing that the city will be reduced to rubble if the fighting continues. "We are running out of time," said Dr. Hassan. "The international community must act now to prevent further bloodshed and suffering in Sudan." The RSF has vowed to continue its military campaign, but the Sudanese government has called for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. The future of Sudan remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the people of Sudan deserve peace, stability, and humanitarian aid.