O-Score proof

One year after its capture, El Fasher’s remaining civilians describe detention, torture and fear

10O-Score10 · Fully overlooked0 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 2 · See proof →

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story: 0.
0 found → O-Score 10 (Fully overlooked). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked ← this story	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: AP, Reuters and CBS News block direct site search, and the other 10 outlets’ site search only loads in a live browser, so all 13 were checked through Google News and Bing News instead. Those checks were complete for every outlet.

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 10:32 AM ET · coverage window: 2026-10-16 to 2026-11-03 (18 days, built around this story’s publish date of 2026-10-23). Scored after publication.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:apnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:apnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:apnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations - AP News Saudi Arabia says air defenses intercept Houthi missiles over capital - AP News UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions on her country's alleged support for Sudan rebels - AP News UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions over her country’s support for Sudan rebels Saudi Arabia says air defenses intercept Houthi missiles over capital, and other Mideast news Own site search: HTTP 403 (could not use)
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:reuters.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:reuters.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:reuters.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss - Reuters Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss US 10 Year Treasury Yield (US10YT=RR) \| Stock Price & Latest News \| Reuters UK sanctions 15 commanders from rival Sudan factions over wartime rape Own site search: HTTP 401 (could not use)
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations - The Washington Post UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions over her country's support for Sudan rebels - The Washington Post Saudi Arabia says air defenses intercept Houthi missiles over capital, and other Mideast news - The Washington Post UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions over her country's support for Sudan rebels Saudi Arabia says air defenses intercept Houthi missiles over capital, and other Mideast news Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:wsj.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:wsj.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:wsj.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Best 1-Year CD Rates for October 2026 Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:cnn.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:cnn.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:cnn.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story New maps reveal who could see more snow during this year’s super El Niño Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Mississippi police officer who fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley has resigned Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) Own site search: HTTP 406 (could not use)
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:npr.org after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:npr.org after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:npr.org after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher one year RSF site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher civilians detention torture site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) google-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-16 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "El Fasher anniversary RSF capture site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-16–2026-11-03) 3 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Bloomberg U.S. Treasury: 1-3 Year Total Return Index Value U Bloomberg 1-3 Yr US Gov/Credit Total Return Index Value Unhedged Bloomberg US Gov/Credit Float Adjusted 1-5Y TR Index Unhedged USD Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)

Search terms

“El Fasher one year RSF”, “El Fasher civilians detention torture”, “El Fasher anniversary RSF capture”

Method

Back-scored after publication: coverage window 2026-10-16 to 2026-11-03, built around the story’s publish date (2026-10-23), 7 days before to 21 days after (or to the check date)
google-news site: search with after:/before: dates (3 term variants)
bing-news site: search, results filtered to the window (3 term variants)
Google News wire search (terms + “Reuters” / “Associated Press”) to catch wire copies; only articles on each outlet’s own site count
editor read of every candidate headline; each counted match was opened, or the block recorded

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Scores are rechecked at 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days and 30 days.