At least 20 Sudanese women and girls are reported to have been 'abducted and held in inhuman, degrading slave-like conditions', according to UN Human Rights spokesperson Liz Throssell.
At least 20 Sudanese women and girls are reported to have been"abducted and held in inhuman, degrading slave-like conditions", according to UN Human Rights spokesperson Liz Throssell. In a briefing at Geneva's Palais des Nations on Friday, she expressed her deep alarm at reports, urging for the captives' release, and for them to be provided with the necessary medical and psychosocial support.
"Some sources have reported seeing women and girls in chains on pick-up trucks and in cars. Initial allegations arose early in the conflict in the Khartoum area, which has remained largely under the control of the Rapid Support Forces". The UN Spokesperson restated the calls of former High Commissioner Volker Turk who condemned these"vile acts", and urged for the prompt release of the abducted women and girls.by Radio Dabanga, sexual violence in Darfur has been condemned by several international actors. The US State Department's spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed concern at the numerous reports of rape, gang rape and other forms of gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur, among other areas.
"The lack of support for women and girls in Greater Khartoum who have been assaulted by the RSF over the past 6 months is a shameful act of complacence, particularly from Sudanese politicians and the administration, who simply do not care about extending support to women and girls and civilians in the country", argued SIHA in their
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