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UNICEF Reports Alarming Child Rape Cases in Sudan

3/6/2025

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UNICEF's latest report paints a harrowing picture of sexual violence against children in Sudan's civil war, documenting 221 cases of child rape, some involving infants, since early 2024. Armed groups are preying on vulnerable children during assaults and escapes. The report calls for immediate action to safeguard these victims, highlighting the pervasive stigma and underreporting they face.

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UNICEF's latest report paints a harrowing picture of sexual violence against children in Sudan's civil war, documenting 221 cases of child rape, some involving infants, since early 2024. Armed groups are preying on vulnerable children during assaults and escapes. The report calls for immediate action to safeguard these victims, highlighting the pervasive stigma and underreporting they face.