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Darfur Women Face Surge in Sexual Violence Crisis

5/29/2025

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Story summary

In Sudan's Darfur region, women and girls are enduring a harrowing wave of sexual violence as civil conflict rages on. Many live in constant fear, both at home and in public spaces. Survivors face immense challenges in seeking medical care, hindered by stigma and inadequate services. Doctors Without Borders urgently calls for specialized support and protection for these vulnerable victims.

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Story summary

In Sudan's Darfur region, women and girls are enduring a harrowing wave of sexual violence as civil conflict rages on. Many live in constant fear, both at home and in public spaces. Survivors face immense challenges in seeking medical care, hindered by stigma and inadequate services. Doctors Without Borders urgently calls for specialized support and protection for these vulnerable victims.