Two United Nations, UN, officials are calling for more international engagement to fight sexual violence against women and girls in the Sudan conflict.
Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Joyce Msuya, joined Pramila Patten, special representative on sexual violence in conflict to deliver the plea. “Their appeal comes as allegations of rape, forced marriage, sexual slavery, and the trafficking of women and girls continue to be recorded, especially in Khartoum, as well as Darfur and Kordofan,” Dujarric said.
“The duo are urging members to send an unequivocal message, which is under international humanitarian law, to civilians in Sudan. “As a matter of fact anywhere around the world must be protected and must never be subjected to acts of sexual violence, which could constitute war crimes. “Reports of sexual violence reveal the war’s disproportionate impact on women and girls.
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