Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

"Survivors frequently and clearly identified the perpetrators as RSF fighters. The testimony of survivors collected across medical sites in Sudan's North and South Darfur regions indicates pervasive conflict-related sexual violence targeting civilians."

"What we have seen is not easy. We need to forget what we have seen. For this reason we need psychosocial support. Also we need sexual violence care. And support for human rights."

"These are just the few of those who managed to reach our facility despite the limitations and the constraints that they face. This number is not a representation of the total population."

In Sudan's civil war, thousands of women and girls have sought treatment for sexual violence, revealing a systematic pattern of abuse aimed at civilians. Reports indicate that the Rapid Support Forces are primarily responsible for these attacks, which include gang rapes and other forms of violence. Doctors Without Borders documented over 3,396 cases of sexual violence in Darfur, emphasizing that this figure represents only a fraction of the actual incidents. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian crises, with over 150,000 deaths and millions displaced.

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