article_snippet: Scientists based in China analyzed night-time satellite images and were stunned by the proportion of lights that have disappeared.
article_snippet: According to research leader Dr. Xi LI, the fall in night light over the course of the conflict is similar to what was seen in Rwanda over the course of the genocide in 1994.
article_snippet: The scientist said 'the night light data never tells lies' - but admitted that even The scientist had been shocked at their findings.
article_snippet: The scientist added: 'More night lights lost means more displaced persons.. destruction of infrastructure and power shortages. '