USA calls on Sudan’s RSF for ‘zero tolerance for sexual violence’
The USA has strongly condemned “the widespread conflict-related wave of sexual violence in Sudan attributed by reliable sources, including victims,...
‘Concern and alarm’ at escalating violence against women and girls in Sudan and Darfur – IGAD women’s forum
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Forum for Women’s Empowerment for Peace and Security Conference, held in the southern Kenyan...
Women’s vigil in North Darfur capital decries healthcare collapse
Women’s activists organised a vigil in the North Darfur capital, El Fasher, on Thursday to protest the deteriorating healthcare conditions,...
Women’s seminar cancelled by Sudanese security authorities
The security authorities in El Gezira cancelled a seminar by the No to Women’s Oppression Initiative on Saturday. The initiative...
Calls to address sexual violence in Darfur, El Burhan orders investigation into ‘war crimes’
The Women’s Future Organisation has recorded 103 incidents of rape in South and West Darfur since the outbreak of war...
‘Criminal cases filed against Sudan militia’ for abductions and sexual violence
The Sudanese public prosecutor has reportedly filed criminal cases against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for enforced disappearances and...
More rape cases reported by Sudan social affairs unit
KHARTOUM - The Combating Violence against Women and Children Unit of the Sudanese Ministry of Social Affairs yesterday reported that...
UN Women lauds activists at the forefront of Sudan’s humanitarian response
NEW YORK - A recent feature on the UN Women website highlights the pivotal role women are playing in leading...
DBA: Reports about women slave markets in North Darfur ‘not confirmed’
KHARTOUM - The Darfur Bar Association (DBA) said yesterday that it has been receiving several reports about the existence of...
Save the Children: Children as young as 12 raped as sexual violence rips through Sudan
LONDON / KHARTOUM - Girls aged between 12 and 17 years old are being sexually assaulted and raped in alarming...
Top UN officials sound alarm at spike in gender-based violence in Sudan
NEW YORK / GENEVA - Senior United Nations officials have voiced shock and condemnation at increasing reports of gender-based violence...
Reports on rapes continue to rise in Sudan
KHARTOUM / DIBEBAD / EL FASHER / EL GENEINA - The Darfur Bar Association (DBA) has recently heard testimonies from...
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