Sudan War: Widespread Rape of Women and Girls Ignored Amidst Global Inaction
A new Human Rights Watch report details the horrific sexual violence perpetrated by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against nearly 80 women and girls in South Kordofan since September 2023. The abuses, which include gang rape and the use of sex slaves, primarily occurred at an RSF military base and constitute war crimes and potential crimes against humanity. While the RSF denies the accusations, claiming impersonators were responsible, HRW investigators documented the testimonies of numerous survivors, highlighting the widespread and systematic nature of the violence. The lack of accountability and the immense humanitarian crisis only exacerbates the suffering of these victims.
John Q. Hosedrinker