Sexual violence spreads in Darfur, according to MSF.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports widespread sexual violence against women in Darfour, Sudan. The attacks are systematic and ongoing since April 2023. This highlights a serious humanitarian crisis.
MSF has documented over 3,400 cases of sexual violence between January 2024 and November 2025. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using sexual violence as a weapon. These attacks primarily target women and girls. The violence occurs in markets, farms, and outside of combat zones. The conflict between Sudanese forces and the RSF is worsening the humanitarian situation.
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Highlights
Widespread Sexual Violence Reported
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports widespread and systematic sexual violence against women in Darfour.
Violence Since April 2023
The violence in Darfur began in April 2023 with the start of the war.
RSF Using Violence as Weapon
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are systematically using sexual violence as a weapon.
Over 3,400 Cases Documented
MSF has documented over 3,400 cases of sexual violence between January 2024 and November 2025.
Violence Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
The conflict is exacerbating a humanitarian crisis and raising concerns about ethnic cleansing.
Perspectives
- Sexual violence against women is widespread in Darfour, Sudan.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using sexual violence as a weapon.
- The conflict is causing a humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is documenting the violence.
MSF describes the violence as ‘generalized’ and ‘systematic’ attacks.
RTBF, El País, Le Monde
The violence is occurring daily at markets and farms, with specific instances of assaults.
El País