Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSF

Sudanese refugees who fled from the war in Sudan line up during a cash assistance programme at a Transit Centre for refugees in Renk, on February 15, 2024. [AFP]

Sexual violence is a "near-constant risk" for women and girls in Sudan's western region of Darfur, Doctors without Borders (MSF) warned on Wednesday, calling for urgent action to protect civilians and provide support to survivors.

Since war began in April 2023 between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the reported attacks in Darfur have been "heinous and cruel, often involving multiple perpetrators," according to MSF emergency coordinator Claire San Filippo.