Survivors recount RSF gang rape in Sudan; infants among victims
Summary
In Sudan, the ongoing conflict has led to widespread sexual violence, including gang rapes conducted by armed groups such as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports document over 1,300 cases of sexual violence since April 2023, with victims facing long-term captivity and exploitation. This violence is part of a broader strategy of using women's bodies as tools of war and social destruction.Key Facts
- Women in Sudan, fleeing conflict areas, have reported being victims of sexual violence by armed groups.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are identified as perpetrators of these acts.
- The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa has documented about 1,300 cases of sexual violence.
- Victims have recounted instances of gang rape, kidnappings, and long-term captivity.
- Sexual violence is reported to be used systematically as a weapon to defeat communities and disrupt social structures.
- People from the Masalit group, an ethnic community, are among those targeted.
- There is a lack of effective justice institutions to address these crimes in the affected areas.
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