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UN: RSF used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023
The UN reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have systematically used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war since 2023, with 87% of verified incidents attributed to the RSF and allied groups. The OHCHR documented 546 verified cases affecting 838 victims across 16 states, concluding these acts may constitute crimes against humanity.
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