The Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its affiliated militias have been blamed for the widespread conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan, according to credible sources, including victims, according to the State Department.
“It is really upsetting to hear so many allegations of rape, gang rape, and other types of gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur and other places. These violent acts help to fuel a growing trend of targeted ethnic violence,” the department claimed in a statement.
The battle between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is intensifying in and around Nyala, South Darfur, where tens of thousands of civilians are besieged, the statement continued.
The RSF and SAF were urged by the US to stop fighting right now and provide a safe exit for all civilians from the city, the department stated.
August 26 (Washington, 2023) – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias have been blamed by reliable sources and victims for the widespread conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan, which the US has forcefully denounced.
The countless allegations of rape, gang rape, and other instances of gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur and other regions are extremely upsetting. The US State Department stated on Friday that these violent acts contribute to an increasing pattern of targeted ethnic violence.
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The statement also echoed requests made by Pramila Patten, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Sexual Violence in Conflict, that the RSF condemns sexual violence that occurs during armed conflict, commit to taking concrete steps to stop and address any such acts and declare that sexual violence is never tolerated.
The statement emphasized that the situation in and around Nyala, South Darfur, where tens of thousands of civilians are besieged while conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) intensifies, is of special concern to them.
The US further urged the RSF and SAF to stop combat right away and provide a safe exit for every civilian in the city.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias have been blame by reliable sources, including victims, for the widespread conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that is occurring in Sudan. It is really upsetting to hear so many accounts of rape, gang rape, and other types of gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur and other places. These horrific acts are part of a growing trend of violence against specific ethnic groups.
We join the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in urging the RSF to condemn CRSV, make a commitment to taking concrete steps to stop and remedy any such acts and declare that there will be zero tolerance for sexual violence. In particular, the situation in and around Nyala, South Darfur, where tens of thousands of civilians are besieg while conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces intensifies, worries us greatly (SAF). We demand that all fighting stop right away so that all citizens can leave the city in safely. Atrocity perpetrators must be hold accountable.
According to the Presidential Memorandum signed by President Biden in November 2022
which directs the use of all available tools — including legal, policy, diplomatic, and financial tools — to deter such violence, accountability for sexual violence in conflict is a top priority for the U.S. government.
The US is extremely concern about the situation in and around Nyala, South Darfur, where tens of thousands of civilians are besieged as violence between RSF and SAF deteriorates, the statement continued.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its affiliated militias were blame by the State Department, citing reliable sources, for the “pervasive conflict-related sexual violence” (CRSV) that was occurring in Sudan on Friday.
“It is really upsetting to hear so many allegations of rape, gang rape, and other types of gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur and other places. These heinous acts help to fuel a growing trend of targeted ethnic violence “The US State Department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, stated in a news statement.
The US asked Pramila Patten, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, to urge the RSF to condemn CRSV, pledge to take concrete steps to stop and remedy any such crimes and establish a policy of zero-tolerance for sexual violence.
The US is extremely concern about the situation in and around Nyala, South Darfur, where tens of thousands of civilians are besieged while conflict between the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces deteriorates, the statement continued (SAF).
“We demand that all fighting stop right away so that all people can leave the city in safety. Atrocity perpetrators must be hold accountable, “the added official statement.
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In reaction to the widespread occurrence of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Sudan, the United States issued a strong denunciation on Friday night, blaming these heinous acts to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias.
In response to reports of rape, gang rape, and gender-based violence against women and girls in West Darfur and other areas, the U.S. Department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, expressed his deep concern. He described these atrocities as being a part of a disturbing pattern of ethnically targeted violence.
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Matthew Miller said, “We strongly condemn the widespread and war-related sexual violence in Sudan. “The RSF and associate militias are suspect of committing these atrocious acts, according to reliable sources, including victims. The RSF must categorically proclaim that there will be no tolerance for sexual violence, denounce CRSV, and take concrete steps to stop and confront it.”
In addition, the statement express concern about the deteriorating situation in and around Nyala, South Darfur, where thousands of civilians are trapp due to intensifying confrontations between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
The United States urged
the warring sides to end hostilities right away and guarantee the safety of everyone leaving the city, including civilians. The US representative stressed how crucial it is to make those responsible for these atrocities accountable.
The statement cited a Presidential Memorandum released by President Biden in November 2022 to emphasize the U.S. government’s commitment to tackling sexual assault in conflict. This directive requires the use of a wide range of instruments, from legal and policy measures to diplomatic and financial channels, to discourage and combat sexual assault associated with armed conflict.
Since the crisis began in April 2023, the UN Human Rights Office in Sudan has received alarming allegations of 21 incidences of conflict-related sexual abuse involving at least 57 women and girls. Ten girls have been recogniz as victims. As many as 20 women apparently experienced sexual assault in one really disturbing instance.
Concerns have expressing by the UN on the increase in sexual violence in Sudan as a result of the conflict. The international organization urged all sides to the conflict to act right away to put an end to this brutality. The UN also urged assistance for the Sudanese government’s initiatives to stop and address sexual violence caused by armed conflict.
