'War on women and girls' : Sexual violence the 'blueprint and strategy' of Sudan's brutal civil war

As Sudan's civil war enters its fourth year, it has evolved into a systematic campaign of sexual violence against women and girls, described as a "blueprint and strategy" of the conflict. Angela Diffley discusses this issue with Idil Absiye, Regional Policy Advisor for Women, Peace and Security at the UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office, using field data and testimonies. The sexual violence is instilling terror and fracturing communities, highlighting the urgent need for accountability, international attention, and support for women-led organizations on the frontlines.