Sudan: Sexual violence is a “war strategy” for intimidation and displacement. Rape and other forms of sexual violence committed in the context of an armed conflict can constitute a form of torture and a war crime.
Human Rights Watch documented 78 victims of rape that occurred between April 24 and June 26 at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces. Women in Sudan suffer from a lack of health follow-up after rape, according to human rights organizations. The majority of victims remain silent for months, and perhaps years, before telling the facts.