There are meanwhile reports of girls being abducted from the capital Khartoum to Darfur for sexual exploitation, including sexual slavery. The country is engulfed in crisis since a fallout between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) earlier this year. The Irish-born expert has been in contact with both the RSF and Sudanese authorities. Since the conflict started, it has resulted in the displacement of over 5,8 million people within Sudan and neighboring countries. “Many partners have come in to give technical and financial support, but the needs now outweigh the support, and we humbly request more assistance,” Aida Elsayed, Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 17, 2023 15:08 UTC