Fox News Discovers 'Extremists' Only When They Threaten Western-Backed Narratives
📰 THE STORY: Fox News reports on Sudan's ranking as No. 4 on Open Doors' Christian persecution list, highlighting the suffering of 2 million Christians amidst a civil war that has killed 150,000 and displaced 13 million, attributing the crisis to 'extremists and war.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current civil war in Sudan is between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the
paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), both vying for power since the 2019 overthrow of Omar al-Bashir. Al-Bashir himself seized power in a 1989 military coup, a period marked by significant proxy conflicts and the exploitation of Sudan's oil resources. The US played a critical role in the 2011 secession of South Sudan, a move celebrated by many Western interests eager to control the region's
oil wealth and diminish Sudan's regional power. The current conflict is a direct continuation of these power struggles, exacerbated by external actors providing arms and support to various factions. For example, reports have surfaced of UAE support for the RSF, furthering regional destabilization for strategic advantage. Double Standard: While Fox News decries the persecution of Christians in
Sudan, often linking it implicitly or explicitly to 'Islamic extremism,' there is a deafening silence on the persecution of Muslims in India under Narendra Modi's BJP government, which has close ties to the US and Israel. Modi's government oversaw the 2002 Gujarat riots (2,000+ killed, mostly Muslims) and continues policies like the Citizenship Amendment Act, which discriminates against Muslim