Lauren Leatherby,

Lauren Leatherby is a visual editor based in London. She earned her master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and studied journalism and international relations at the University of Arkansas. Prior to joining The New York Times, she worked at Bloomberg News and the Financial Times. Lauren has reported on conflicts in Sudan, Israel, Gaza, and other parts of the Middle East. Her work has been recognized with awards from the Society for News Design and the National Press Club.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/lauren-leatherby

88%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • As the violence spreads, aid workers say civilians are fleeing west and to other parts of Darfur.
  • fighters have torched thousands of homes and forced tens of thousands to flee.
  • The assault is intensifying.
  • Videos show R.S.F. fighters storming a major hospital and stealing an ambulance.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Approximately 200 football fields worth of damage to civilian infrastructure was recorded in one-nine day period alone.
  • El Fasher's sole hospital that could perform surgeries has been looted and shut down.
  • Thousands of houses have been destroyed by fire, notably by arson.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • A massacre threatens Darfur – Again
  • Fighters battling Sudan's military for control of the country have encircled the city.
  • Videos show R.S.F. fighters storming a major hospital and stealing an ambulance.
  • Yet a New York Times examination of satellite imagery and video from El Fasher make one thing clear: The assault is intensifying.

Recent Articles

Sudan's El Fasher: A Modern-Day Darfur, Thousands Displaced Amidst Ongoing Siege and Violence

Sudan's El Fasher: A Modern-Day Darfur, Thousands Displaced Amidst Ongoing Siege and Violence

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 In El Fasher, North Darfur, the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces clash, leading to a humanitarian crisis with hundreds killed and tens of thousands displaced. The city was once a refuge for over 1.5 million people but is now under siege due to heavy fighting around Abu Shouk camp. Indiscriminate attacks on civilians, destruction of homes, and critical infrastructure violate the laws of war. Thousands face starvation as aid supplies are restricted, and reports of ethnically motivated violence and sexual assault surface. The international community urges action to protect civilians from ongoing conflict.
New Satellite Images Reveal Extent of Damage in Rafah, Gaza Strip after Israeli Incursion

New Satellite Images Reveal Extent of Damage in Rafah, Gaza Strip after Israeli Incursion

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Israeli forces have seized control of Rafah's border crossing with Egypt, resulting in extensive damage to the city and displacement of thousands. IDF operations expanded from airstrikes to ground operations, causing significant destruction and casualties. At least 58 people have been killed since Sunday, and over 30 terrorists eliminated by Israeli forces. The UN calls for immediate aid access amidst the worsening humanitarian crisis.