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Sudan Conflict: At Least 221 Children Raped in 2023

In Sudan's ongoing conflict, at least 221 cases of child rape were reported in 2023, with 16 victims under the age of five, including four one-year-olds, according to UNICEF. The actual number is likely much higher due to underreporting.

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Sudan Conflict: Over 60,000 Dead, Children Bear Brunt

The conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), ongoing since April 2023, has resulted in over 60,000 deaths and millions of displaced people in Khartoum, with children disproportionately affected by violence, recruitment, and famine.

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\"UN Condemns Escalating Human Rights Abuses in Eastern DRC\"\

The UN condemns escalating human rights violations in eastern DRC's South Kivu, including summary executions of children and widespread sexual violence, following the M23's arrival; the UN calls for dialogue between DRC and Rwanda to stop the violence.

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DRC Conflict: UNICEF Reports Massive Surge in Child Rights Violations

UNICEF chief Catherine Russell reported a fivefold increase in rape cases in eastern DRC between January 27 and February 2, with 30% of victims being children, due to the ongoing conflict involving the M23 and Rwandan forces, leading to mass displacement and increased child recruitment.

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Mass Rape and Murder of Female Prisoners in Goma, DRC

Over 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death in Goma, DRC, during a mass prison break on January 27th, amidst fighting between the M23 rebels and Congolese forces; nine to thirteen female survivors, all raped, were reported.

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Germany Passes Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse

Germany's Bundestag passed a landmark law on Friday to combat child sexual abuse, strengthening prevention, improving data access for victims, and increasing government accountability, following intense lobbying efforts by the Federal Government Commissioner and advocacy groups.

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\"Madrid: Crime Victim Assistance Up 9.4% Despite Overall Crime Decrease\"\

In 2024, Madrid's specialized offices assisted 12,500 crime victims, a 9.4% increase despite a regional crime decrease. Women represented 90% of those assisted, with 34.1% being sexual violence victims, a category that increased by 5.8% to 2,985 cases.

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Bétharram Abuse Scandal Implicates French Prime Minister

At least 130 individuals have accused the Catholic institution Notre-Dame de Bétharram in the French Pyrenees-Atlantiques of abuse between the 1970s and early 2000s, nearly half sexual, implicating Prime Minister François Bayrou and highlighting the need for systemic reform within both religious ins...

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Madrid Opens 24-Hour Crisis Center for Sexual Assault Survivors

Madrid's new 24-hour crisis center for sexual assault survivors, opened in November 2023, provides residential care and comprehensive support services, already assisting 50 women and 4 children since its launch, addressing a critical need for safe housing and recovery.

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M23 Seizes Airport Near Bukavu, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands

The M23 rebel group captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, South Kivu, on Friday, after intense fighting with Congolese and Burundian forces, displacing hundreds of thousands and sparking international concern due to reported child rapes.

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165 Women Raped After DRC Prison Break Amidst M23 Rebel Advance

Following the January 27, 2024 escape of inmates from Muzenze prison in Goma, DRC, amidst an M23 rebel advance, at least 165 women were raped by male inmates, according to a UN report; the UN representative described the situation as "highly volatile", while also reporting that Congolese troops have...

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Ukrainian Soldiers' Mass Murder and Rape in Russkoe Porechnoe

Five Ukrainian soldiers from the 92nd Brigade committed mass murder and rape in Russkoe Porechnoe between September 28 and November 24, 2024, killing 22 civilians and hiding their bodies in cellars; a soldier confessed to rape during interrogation.

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