1,300 Cases of Horror: Sudan Civil War RSF Sexual Violence as a Weapon of Conflict
Explore the harrowing report on Sudan civil war RSF sexual violence. Over 1,300 cases reveal how gender-based violence is used as a systematic weapon of war.
The female body has become a strategic battlefield in Sudan. Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, nearly 1,300 cases of sexual and gender-based violence have been documented across 14 states. According to Al Jazeera, these aren't random acts of cruelty but a calculated strategy by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to dehumanize and displace communities.
Sudan Civil War RSF Sexual Violence: Survivors Break the Silence
Survivors like Mariam, who fled Gezira State, recount harrowing tales of being singled out by RSF gunmen for abduction and rape. In el-Fasher, medical student Um Kulthum witnessed the murder of her family before being gang-raped. A report by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) suggests a chilling pattern: RSF soldiers often enter homes specifically asking if there are young women present, treating them as spoils of war.
Women are kidnapped for 'sexual slavery' and forced labor. This isn't just about violence; it's about defeating communities by using women's bodies as weapons to leave survivors crushed by stigma.
Systematic Targeting and Ethnic Cleansing
The violence is deeply tied to ethnic purging. Arnold Tsunga, a human rights lawyer, reported that the Masalit ethnic group has been systematically targeted to force them off their land. The scale of the tragedy is even visible in pediatric wards; Omdurman Maternity Hospital has documented the rape of more than 14 infants under the age of two. UNICEF has confirmed over 200 cases involving children since the start of 2024.
While the UK recently sanctioned four senior RSF commanders, the humanitarian situation continues to spiral. The World Food Programme warned of massive funding gaps, potentially cutting rations for millions of starving Sudanese starting this month, leaving survivors with little hope for recovery.
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