VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN DARFUR

Violence against Women in Darfur

Violence against Women in Darfur

Introduction

One of the more tragic occurrences of this conflict is the use of rape as a tool of terrorism. Their goal in raping women and girls is to spread further terror and cause the rebels to lose morale. In a culture where rape brings social disgrace victims are often ostracized by their own families and people. These women and children have been forced from their homes and punished for pregnancy as a result of rape. The vast majority of victims are from the Fur, Zaghawa, Massalit, and other Black ...