Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Rape In Darfur Persuaded Charity To Act

When observers from Amnesty International visited Darfur in 2004, they were appalled by the number of rape victims they encountered.

The women and girls fall victim to rape as they collect firewood outside the refugee camps. Many have been gang-raped in front of their families as the conquering Janjaweed militia burnt down their homes.

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See also:

Amnesty to defy Catholic church over rape victims' abortion rights