US Congress Silent on Starvation, Loud on 'Both Sides'
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reportedly using starvation as a weapon in Sudan's El Fasher, systematically destroying food kitchens and displacing thousands. This isn't a 'both sides' situation; it's a direct assault on civilian life, reminiscent of countless humanitarian crises where the international community, particularly the US, finds its voice selectively. While headlines decry the
RSF's actions—and rightfully so—one might wonder why this doesn't trigger emergency congressional sessions or immediate, aggressive sanctions from the same politicians who are quick to condemn violence when it aligns with geopolitical interests. The silence is deafening, perhaps because there’s no convenient foreign adversary to rally against, no lucrative arms deals at stake, and certainly no
powerful lobbying group making donations to ensure Sudan's suffering stays front-page news. It appears some civilians are simply more newsworthy than others.