Sexual Violence Against Children in Sudan
UNICEF report reveals armed men in Sudan sexually assaulting children, including infants as young as one year old. 221 rape cases documented in 2024, with survivors facing challenges accessing services and fear of stigma. Sexual violence used as tactic of war, with millions at risk. Both sides of Sudanese civil war implicated in offenses.
Key Points
- UNICEF report on sexual violence in Sudan reveals shocking statistics
- Millions of children at risk of rape and sexual violence as a tactic of war
- Both sides of the Sudanese civil war implicated in offenses
- Victims face challenges accessing services and fear of stigma