Sudan: 'Sudan's Children Face Recruitment, Sexual Violence, and Lasting Trauma' - Amnesty Researcher

Children in North Darfur have been recruited by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), subjected to sexual violence, and faced starvation and lack of education, according to Amnesty International researcher Janine Morna. Boys have been recruited to fight, herd livestock, and gather intelligence, often through abductions during village attacks. Girls have experienced sexual violence, including gang rapes, with a 13-year-old girl being repeatedly raped after abduction. The investigation also highlights the impact of the siege of El Fasher, with children suffering from starvation and trauma caused by the conflict.