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Women in El-Obeid testify to rape during Sudan conflict | Africanews

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Sudan Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fleeing. "Two RSF members entered my house and raped me, then whipped me," said Siham Omar, a 37-year-old woman.

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    Sudan Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fleeing. "Two RSF members entered my house and raped me, then whipped me," said Siham Omar, a 37-year-old woman. Foll…

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