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Ted Hennessey

Sophie says sexual violence should ‘get under your skin’ during DR Congo visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh talks with people at the Makala Prison Safe House in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Duchess of Edinburgh has said the issue of sexual violence must be allowed to “get under your skin” as she met women affected by conflict-related rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Sophie spent four days in the country during a secret high-security trip to “shine a light” on the “weaponisation of rape” and recognise the work being done to support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence.

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