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Sudan And Ethiopia Sexual Violence Abuses

14 May 2024 · 0 other contributors · 829 words

Opened by Lyn Brown Lab West Ham

Responding minister: Not recorded

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Lyn Brown raised concerns about sudan and ethiopia sexual violence abuses in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan and Ethiopia
  • Reports of 5,000 grave violations including sexual violence in Sudan, likely underestimating the actual number
  • RSF and allied forces accused of targeting women in Khartoum and Darfur with ethnic cleansing based on racism and misogyny

Key requests to Government

I ask the Government to provide updates on their plans for immediate action, particularly regarding support for Sudanese civilians trapped in El Fasher and the accountability process for sexual violence abuses in Ethiopia.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Lyn Brown Lab West Ham

I am concerned about the horrific sexual violence being used as a weapon of war, specifically in Sudan and Ethiopia. In Sudan, there are 5,000 reports of grave violations including sexual violence but this is likely an underestimate given that almost 60,000 survivors have been identified since June 2023. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied forces have been targeting women in Khartoum and Darfur with ethnic cleansing campaigns based on racism and misogyny.

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