Thousands of bodies seen from space pictures Sudan massacre

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This horrific story just doesn't make the news. The ongoing slaughter of innocents appears to be largely ignored.

If you are unaware its Sudan and 2000 people slaughtered a few days ago.

No poll. Just posting to raise awareness of this tragedy.

I notice that it's on the main page of the BBC news website. Also features on their "Verify" section.

Bbc radio 4 is on permanently during waking hrs in our kitchen, I have heard several reports on the day, about Sudan massacre, from a few standpoints.

It looks like the David Nott (War Doctor book) Foundation are working to train more medical staff in Sudan. They are incredibly brave.

davidnottfoundation.com/

They are very brave indeed. That's such a huge challenge, what amazing people.

Very good piece just now on PM on Radio 4.

Seems some of the Arab states have a lot of blood on their hands. Again, why no outcry and bleeding hearts over here about that? UAE particularly averse to coming to the table

I know. For years. Is this U.K. collusion because we want their oil?

I will listen on iPlayer, thank you for letting people know. I have always felt confused about which side is doing what and why and who is backing them.

This thread is not islamophobic and not baiting.

Lots of people have commented that they didn't realise how bad it was, or that they were unaware of it, or similar posts. How is it islamophobic to mention a major humanitarian crisis and say how awful it is. Honestly, have some humanity for the poor people of Sudan rather than shouting 'islamophobia' because its merely discussed as awful!

Wasn't George Clooney an advocate for Sudan? This war has been going on for far too long with little to no interest from the outside world. Ditto Yemen. It's horrific and about time we sat up and paid attention

Thank you, it wasn't. I read the story and was astounded that you could see bodies and blood from images from space. It's an horrific massacre and no idea why its not to be talked about.

I also think its possible to be concerned about many different conflicts or crisis around the world.

i have also repeatedly listened to reports about Sudan on the BBC over the past few days even though I try to avoid upsetting news. I don’t think it’s accurate to say it’s not being reported.

I agree with PP’s, the UN is a completely pointless organisation.

I think a factor in the lack of international action is that this is a civil war. It is far easier for other countries to get involved when it is 2 or more countries fighting each other. A civil war with many different factions is so complex there is little that can be done in terms of bringing peace.

Also agree with PP’s regarding counties not selling arms.

I’m getting quite annoyed now. Why are people still talking about lack of coverage in media? As I’ve pointed out it is covered in a wide variety of today’s newspapers and news sites (TELEGRAPH, BBC,SKY NEWS, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT).

STOP SAYING IT HASNT BEEN IN MEDIA WHEN IT HAS!

https://www.wsj.com/world/how-u-a-e-arms-bolstered-a-sudanese-militia-accused-of-genocide-781b9803

How U.A.E. Arms Bolstered a Sudanese Militia Accused of Genocide
Gulf Arab state has funneled weapons, including Chinese-made drones, to rebel forces

It’s appalling how little attention this is getting.

Thank you for this.

@estellacandance how is appearing on the front pages of nearly all newspaper websites, BBC, Sky and several pieces on Radio 4 not being covered?

Certainly today. I think people are noting not much coverage before today.

The findings have again prompted scrutiny over Britain’s export of arms to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has been repeatedly accused of supplying weapons to the paramilitary RSF in Sudan.

It seems arms are sold to UAE who then give/sell the to militia in Sudan. Whether it was known that is where weapons ended up or not, I dont know. We should immediately stop selling to UAE but the UAE are the country ultimately passing to the militia to kill people with. UAE are not innocent. Weapons suppliers need to be called out and stopped from supplying to UAE since we know where they end up now.

Thanks, yes I agree with this.

There are articles on Guardian going back weeks. And on Radio 4 before today.

People are acting faux surprised when this has been protested against for a long time.

It is fair to say that this has not been a particularly prominent news story of late. I'm glad it's headlines today
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Where were the protests?

2023 protest

January 2024

6 months ago