Women in Sudan report abduction, rape, and ransom by paramilitary fighters

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Women in Sudan report abduction, rape, and ransom by paramilitary fighters amid the ongoing conflict. The United Nations describes sexual violence as a defining feature of the war, with many women forced into sexual slavery and paying ransoms for their freedom. The Rapid Support Forces are accused of committing the majority of these assaults, particularly in Khartoum, Darfur, and Gezira state, though they have not responded to allegations.


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