Survivors displaced by Sudan’s ongoing conflict are coming forward with accounts of sexual violence perpetrated by members of the Rapid Support Forces. The testimonies represent a significant shift as affected women break their silence regarding systematic assault during the war.
United Nations investigators have documented evidence supporting these claims, confirming 546 separate cases involving at least 838 victims. Officials emphasized that verified incidents likely constitute only a fraction of actual occurrences, suggesting the true scale of sexual violence remains substantially higher than currently recorded figures.
The emergence of these public accounts highlights the toll the war has taken on vulnerable populations, particularly women in displaced communities. The documented pattern of sexual assault demonstrates how violence against civilians has become embedded in the conflict, with far-reaching consequences for survivors and their communities.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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