Armed group rapes two women

Two women were raped by an armed group in the area of Wadi Bare, Saraf Omra locality in North Darfur on Tuesday October 29, Radio Dabanga has learned. A witness told Radio Dabanga six pro-government militants attacked a number of women on Tuesday evening, adding that the women were on their way from Wadi Bare to their village Maleesa, at about 20 kilometers east of Saraf Omra. The militants reportedly grabbed two of the women and raped them alternately, while the other women managed to escape. The witness explained that the two women were not able to escape, as they were both carrying a baby. He added that rape is not something new, adding that many similar crimes were committed by pro-government militiamen over the past few weeks.The witness attributed the crimes to the lack of UNAMID troops and police in the region. He added that it encourages the militants to commit crimes such as rape, murder and looting, without fear of being held accountable or being brought to justice, he added to Radio Dabanga.