Over 130 Women in Sudan Committed Suicide Escaping Violence from Militants.

Suicides Among Women in Sudan Due to Violence and Rape by RSF Militants

Human rights activist Hala al-Karib reported over a hundred cases of suicides among women in Sudan due to increasing violence and rapes by the "Rapid Support Forces" (RSF). She believes that sexual violence is used as a tool against the civilian population and indicates the depth of the humanitarian crisis in the country. She stated this in the News Central program.

According to Hala al-Karib, the armed conflict in Sudan is becoming increasingly brutal. More than 130 women have committed suicide trying to escape sexual violence and rapes by RSF militants. Since the beginning of the conflict, women have been facing attacks, gang rapes, and torture by the militants.

"Our bodies are used as tools and weapons of war. Women in Sudan are committing suicide, unable to endure the pain and humiliation they suffer at the hands of armed militants," noted al-Karib.

According to a report by the UN Independent Mission in Sudan, sexual violence has been an integral part of conflicts in the country for over 20 years. However, the war that began in 2013 has exacerbated the situation. RSF militants regularly invade civilian homes in Khartoum and other regions, where they treat peaceful residents harshly.

The people of Sudan are facing the danger of hunger spreading across the country, reported UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and UN Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths in their joint statement.