Sudan’s sexual violence as weapon of war triggers huge mental health crisis: UN
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 08:30 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The widespread use of rape and other sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has spurred a massive mental health crisis. Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières said at least 3,396 survivors have been affected.
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