2,250 Documented Cases of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan as Extreme Poverty Surpasses 70%
Khartoum – Mashawir
Sudan’s State Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Suleima Ishaq, has revealed that approximately 2,250 cases of conflict-related sexual violence have been documented in Sudan since the outbreak of war in April 2023.
She warned that the actual number could be significantly higher due to underreporting and the continued social stigma surrounding such violations.
In an exclusive interview with Asharq News, Ishaq said that patterns of conflict-related sexual violence have persisted as the war enters its fourth year.
She noted that the reported cases do not reflect the true scale of the problem.
Ishaq added that many cases may only come to light years after the war ends, particularly among women who experienced violations or went missing during the conflict.
On the economic and social front, she stated that the rate of extreme poverty in Sudan has exceeded 70 percent and is likely to rise further as the consequences of the war continue to unfold.
She pointed out that displacement, refuge-seeking, return movements, and efforts by affected families to rebuild their lives are among the main factors worsening living conditions across the country.
