Armed forces in Sudan's civil war are perpetrating systematic sexual violence against young children, with one-year-olds the youngest survivors of rape, according to a new report from UNICEF, the United Nations' (UN) children's agency.
The article from MSN, citing a UNICEF report, discusses the horrific use of sexual violence, including the rape of infants and young children, as a weapon of war in Sudan. This violence is part of the broader conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has escalated since April 2023. UNICEF has documented cases where children as young as 12 are being raped, with some victims as young as 4 years old. The conflict has led to widespread displacement, with over 4 million people, including 2 million children, fleeing their homes. The violence has not only caused immediate physical harm but also long-term psychological trauma, with many children experiencing severe distress and some even attempting suicide. The situation is compounded by the breakdown of healthcare services, making it difficult for survivors to receive necessary medical and psychological support.
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