⇒This is why there is slaughter in Darfur : Telegraph As soon as Israel attacked Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, everyone was ready with a political explanation and a finger of blame (usually pointed at Israel). The war in Lebanon went on for 34 days, and killed about 1,300 people. The fighting in Darfur has continued since February 2003 and has cost, at the lowest reputable estimate, 180,000 live