Thousands Raped in Sudan War
Doctors Without Borders reports widespread sexual violence in Sudan. About one in five victims are underage girls. This is a serious humanitarian crisis.
Doctors Without Borders is documenting sexual violence as a key part of the conflict in Sudan. The organization says this violence is systematic and targets civilians. Many women and girls are experiencing gang rape. The RSF militia is often involved in these attacks. This situation is causing a severe human rights crisis.
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Highlights
Sexual Violence in Sudan
Doctors Without Borders reports widespread sexual violence in Sudan.
Underage Girls Affected
Approximately one in five victims of abuse are underage girls.
Systematic Use of Violence
Sexual violence is being used as a tactic in the conflict.
RSF Militia Involvement
Members of the RSF militia are often perpetrators of sexual violence.
Rape as a Weapon
Rape is being used as a weapon in the ongoing war.
Perspectives
- Sexual violence is widespread in Sudan.
- Underage girls are being affected by the violence.
- The conflict is causing a humanitarian crisis.
- Doctors Without Borders reports on the sexual violence.
Sexual violence is a ‘defining and pervasive feature’ of the conflict.
ZEIT Online, De Volkskrant, FAZ
Sexual violence is being used as a tactic in the ongoing conflict.
De Volkskrant, DW Deutsch
The perpetrators are often members of the RSF militia.
DW Deutsch
The reports do not specify the perpetrators.
ZEIT Online, De Volkskrant, FAZ