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Sennar and Al Fashir in Sudan

SOURCE: https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2024/10/11/from-mauritius-to-sudan-you-told-us-where-to-look-here-are-the-results

In recent months, fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has intensified in Sennar State in Sudan’s southeast. Initially a paramilitary force controlled by a faction of the Sudanese government, the Sudanese Armed Forces designated the RSF a rebel group after RSF attacks on government sites in April last year. Since then, the two forces have battled for control of the country.

@opalrose on Bellingcat’s public Discord server requested a tasking of the state capital city of Sennar.

In Planet Labs PBC SkySat imagery captured on August 31, the most noticeable features are agricultural flooding, a result of the unusually heavy rains that also caused a dam collapse in northwest Sudan.

North of Sennar City, what appears to be a checkpoint can be seen on Sennar Bridge.

SkySat imagery captured on August 31, 2024, by Planet Labs PBC.

Al Fashir is the largest city in the Darfur region and the last stronghold of the Sudanese Army in Darfur. Bellingcat previously reported on the fighting between the RSF and SAF and attacks on hospitals and the power station. Agricultural and urban flooding is also visible in the city, including around the market and residential areas of the Abou Shouk internally displaced refugee camp, an area where civilians have been targeted by the Rapid Support Forces.

While the satellite tasking captured the majority of the city, the northeastern part of Al Fashir is absent, where the Rapid Support Forces are keeping the city under siege and where civilians are heavily impacted.

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My Journey as CEO

As CEO of JuristAI, I’m fortunate to be at the helm of a company that’s truly transforming the legal industry. Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and the immense opportunities that lie ahead. I want to share some insights on our journey, recent milestones, and what drives me as we move toward disrupting one of the most traditional industries in the world.

Building an AI-Powered Legal System

JuristAI is not just another legal tech startup—we are pioneering what we call the “first legal-care company,” a revolutionary concept aimed at democratizing access to high-quality legal services. Our products are like having an AI-powered law firm in your pocket, and our mission is to make legal services accessible for everyone, not just legal professionals.

The problem we are solving is clear: legal fees are too high, and navigating the law is complex. Whether you’re a startup founder or a general user, the inefficiency and high cost of legal services are prohibitive. Lawyers, especially, are stuck in outdated workflows, spending only a fraction of their day on billable work while drowning in administrative tasks.

To address this, we built a modular platform that rapidly pivots to different legal verticals. AtticusAI, our flagship product, focuses on Federal criminal defense, and SeriesAI supports startups by automating essential legal document drafting like SAFE notes and Series A funding agreements. Both products are designed to streamline legal workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and provide complete document drafting capabilities.

A Unique Approach to Legal Disruption

The unique value of JuristAI lies not just in its products, but in our platform’s agility. Our core architecture can expand rapidly into new practice areas, allowing us to address pain points across different legal sectors efficiently. AtticusAI and SeriesAI are just the beginning. Our goal is to provide AI-powered legal solutions across various legal fields—from IP law to civil litigation—tailored specifically to the needs of both lawyers and the general public.

What makes us different from competitors like Harvey, LexisNexis+AI, and Paxton AI is our emphasis on practice-area specificity, full document drafting, and advanced error/hallucination detection. This isn’t just about automating mundane legal tasks; it’s about providing attorneys, business owners, and the public with tools that can truly make the law work for them.

Recent Wins and the Path Ahead

This past month has been a whirlwind. We’ve made significant progress in development and are getting ready to launch AtticusAI this October. Our partnerships with AWS Startups and Microsoft Startups Founders Hub have positioned us for rapid growth, and we’re already seeing two law firms piloting our products. Furthermore, we are currently raising a seed round to fuel our expansion, and we’ve seen strong investor interest as we tap into the $800 billion global legal market.

Our journey is not without challenges. Balancing the social mission of democratizing legal access while creating a scalable, profitable business has been my focus as CEO. Every day, I’m driven by the belief that JuristAI can be both a socially responsible company and one with a clear path to a billion-dollar valuation.

Looking Forward

As we move forward, the core message remains the same: JuristAI is revolutionizing legal practice. We are not only improving efficiency in legal processes but also democratizing access to legal services for everyone. The next few months are critical for us as we continue to refine our products, expand our team, and engage more customers.

It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead. Stay tuned as we continue to disrupt the legal world one product at a time.

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