Sexual Violence Weaponized in Sudan
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- Published
- June 23, 2026
- Duration
- 1:44
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- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2026
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A UN report reveals an unprecedented surge in sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan, with over 500 verified cases—including rape and sexual slavery—targeting mostly women and girls, likely just the tip of the iceberg. Both RSF and Sudanese army forces are accused, with the UN calling it a war crime and possibly a crime against humanity. Meanwhile, U…
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A UN report reveals an unprecedented surge in sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan, with over 500 verified cases—including rape and sexual slavery—targeting mostly women and girls, likely just the tip of the iceberg. Both RSF and Sudanese army forces are accused, with the UN calling it a war crime and possibly a crime against humanity. Meanwhile, UK and six European nations warn of an imminent RSF assault on el-Obeid, citing drone strikes and severed aid to half a million civilians, echoi
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