Mona Rishmawi, an independent member of the International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, has highlighted the escalating criminality that is compounding the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread displacement and devastating violence, including the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. When the war is being fought on the bodies of women, that’s really shameful.” She noted that thousands of cases of sexual violence have been reported by health providers, though stigma prevents many victims from coming forward. “Fear of rape leads people most of the time to leave their property and flee to another area they think is safe, whether inside Sudan or outside Sudan,” Rishmawi explained. She stressed the urgent need for unity in Sudan, calling for a new framework to bring peace.

Source: Ethiopian News November 22, 2024 02:15 UTC