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73. Can satellite surveillance save Sudan from itself?

Jun 27, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Aid Disparity Revealed by Digital Visibility

  • Nathaniel Raymond noticed aid disparities after Hurricane Katrina between African-American and white communities.
  • He identified that digital visibility via cell phones affected aid distribution effectiveness.
INSIGHT

Satellites Reveal Hidden Conflicts

  • Satellite imagery offers a comprehensive view of conflicts unreachable by journalists on the ground.
  • This technology enables coverage of remote violence that was previously hidden from the world.
ANECDOTE

Cattle Mistaken for Troops

  • Early satellite image analysis mistakenly identified a herd of longhorn cattle as troops moving in Sudan.
  • The experience highlighted the need for contextual understanding alongside technology.
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