Rights group accuses RSF of systematic sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war
Summary
A women's rights group reported over 1,290 cases of sexual violence in Sudan, mainly caused by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid the ongoing civil war. The violence is often directed at women and girls from non-Arab tribes and occurs during RSF territorial advances. The conflict has caused massive displacement and a critical humanitarian crisis in the region.Key Facts
- The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa documented 1,294 cases of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are identified as the main perpetrators in 87% of these cases.
- Rape accounted for more than three-quarters of all the reported incidents.
- Violence often targets women from non-Arab tribes, including the Masalit, Berti, Fur, and Zaghawa.
- The conflict has led to the displacement of 12.4 million people and forced 3.3 million to flee as refugees.
- Fighting has shifted focus to the Kordofan region, where RSF and government forces are battling for control.
- A senior adviser to President Donald Trump met with the British Foreign Secretary to strategize on cutting external support to the warring parties.
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