Summary
A Sudanese doctor group says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) raped at least 19 women who were fleeing the city of el-Fasher in Darfur. The RSF captured the city, and the conflict has resulted in widespread violence and humanitarian crises. The international community is being urged to take action against these violations.
Key Facts
- A Sudanese doctor group reported that 19 women were raped by the RSF while escaping el-Fasher.
- Two of the women who reported being raped were pregnant.
- Sudan is experiencing a civil war that began in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF.
- The conflict has resulted in over 12 million people being displaced and tens of thousands of deaths.
- The RSF gained control of el-Fasher in November after a long siege.
- International groups have accused the RSF of war crimes and abuse.
- The Sudan Doctors Network urged global intervention to protect women and girls.
- Other attacks in Sudan, such as one on a pre-school, have also led to significant casualties.
