The 18-month civil war in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, with catastrophic famine and diseases plaguing the nation. Despite being one of the worst crises globally, Sudan's plight is often overshadowed by conflicts in the Middle East.
A recent 80-page report from the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan has revealed the alarming prevalence of militias preying on women. The report accuses the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of widespread sexual violence, affecting civilians as young as 8 and as old as 75.
