Rape as War Crime in Sudan's Civil War

0:00On March 31st, a new report from the medical group Doctors Without Borders drops a harsh truth on Sudan's civil war. Rape and sexual violence are, baked into daily life, even in spots far from the front lines. They call it a core part of the nearly three-year conflict, hitting hardest in Darfur's West. The data comes from 3,396 survivors treated at their clinics in North and South Darfur from January 20th. 24 to November, 2025. Most attacks trace back to fighters from the rapid support forces who control Darfur. This fight after they took over camps like Zamzam and Abu Shok plus Elfashir City last October. Over 90% of North Darfur cases happen as folks fled to safer spots like Tawila, often involving groups of attackers with beatings and threats. Survivors from non-era groups like the Zakkawa, Masalid, and Furface targeted brutality echoing Darfur's long history of ethnic clashes.

1:00In South Darfur, away from battles, women and girls get hit while grabbing firewood, water, or heading to farms. One in five victims there is under 18, including 41 kids younger than five. The report stresses this is just a slice of the real toll thanks to stigma, insecurity, and no-real protection services. Perpetrators feel zero consequences in this armed-up world, with deep gender gaps. Doctors without borders is pushing hard for accountability and real aid for survivors, warning that without big changes, this nightmare stays the norm. In Sudan's shadows, world news, powered by AI, this is Global News Today. I'm Cory with The Story.