New report by Alliance DARC: no prosecutions for rape in Darfur

10 Dec 06 - Despite rape and sexual violence against tens of thousands of women and girls in Darfur, there has yet to be a single conviction for such offences, according to a new report published today (Sunday).

The report published by Alliance DARC (the Alliance for Direct Action against Rape in Conflict and Crises, of which the Aegis Trust is a founding partner) finds:

· The systematically conducted crime of widespread rape and sexual violence against women and children in Darfur has been used to terrorise, humiliate and demoralise the civilian population.

· Financial constraints have meant that the AU force - that is meant to be protecting civilians in camps of displaced people - has been forced to end its firewood patrols.

By Aegis Trust, UK.

Humanitarian Intervention Policy Resource.