Western Media Discovers 'Massacre' When Perpetrator Suits Narrative
Yes, 'new images suggest' a cover-up in Sudan. And while any atrocity demands scrutiny, it's worth noting the differing enthusiasm with which atrocities are sometimes covered. When it's the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan—once praised by some for fighting 'extremism'—suddenly, satellite images become front-page news. This stands in stark contrast to the historical amnesia often applied to
massacres committed by allies, where 'regrettable incidents' and 'self-defense' become the preferred lexicon. The media's moral compass, it seems, often points directly to Washington or London's foreign policy objectives. One has to wonder: where was this urgent, satellite-driven forensic journalism when critics pointed to the documented targeting of journalists and aid workers elsewhere? Or when
10,000 children in Gaza were reportedly killed in six months? Perhaps some 'rebels' are just more convenient villains than others. It's almost as if 'international law' is a mood, not a rulebook, for certain newsrooms.