War in Sudan Sparks Catastrophic Surge in Violence Against Women

Women and girls in Sudan are facing an unprecedented wave of violence, exploitation, and abuse as the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rages on. A regional NGO has revealed harrowing accounts of sexual violence, slavery, and forced labor taking root in RSF-controlled areas, with entire towns reportedly turned into 'closed prisons' for women. Even in regions under army control, arrests and violence against women are pervasive, compounded by accusations of coll