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Sudanese Women Recount Abduction, Rape and Ransom by RSF Fighters Amid Civil War
Three women recounted being held as sex slaves and forced to pay ransoms ranging from $700 to $1,250 after abduction by RSF fighters in Sudan. The accounts come as ransom incidents rose nearly 195 percent since the war began.
news.google.comworld21 days ago
UN Adds Israel to Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations placed Israel on a list of entities cited for sexual violence in conflict over the weekend. The designation references actions by security forces and places them alongside groups such as Hamas and governments including Russia and Sudan.
nippon.comworld23 days ago
United Nations Adds Israel to Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations placed Israel on a list of parties suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. Israel’s foreign ministry said it would cut ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres over the decision.
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BBC Newsworld22 days ago
UN report verifies systematic sexual violence by Hamas on Oct. 7, documents 31 cases of abuse by Israeli forces over two years
The United Nations placed both countries on its list of parties committing conflict-related sexual violence. The move follows documented cases involving Israeli forces against Palestinians and Russian forces against Ukrainians.
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Semaforpolitics24 days ago
UN Blacklists Israel and Hamas for Documented Patterns of Sexual Violence Against Detainees
The United Nations will place Israel on its blacklist of parties suspected of sexual violence in conflict. Israel's U.N. ambassador called the move a political decision disconnected from facts.
France 24world24 days ago
UN Report to List Israeli Authorities Over Alleged Detainee Abuse
This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict will add Israeli authorities to an annex of entities suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. Israeli officials confirmed the addition Thursday and said they are ending contact with the UN secretary-general.
New York Postworld27 days ago
French Court Sentences Banker to 25 Years for Rape and Torture
A French court sentenced Guillaume Bucci to 25 years in prison after he was convicted of raping and torturing his former partner over seven years. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence.
The Independentworld29 days ago
Gisele Pelicot Describes Finding Love After Abuse Case
Gisele Pelicot spoke at the Hay Festival about regaining trust and falling in love after her ex-husband was convicted of drugging and raping her. She discussed her memoir and her daughter’s advocacy work against chemical submission.
swissinfo.chworld29 days ago
French Singer Patrick Bruel Faces Multiple Sexual Violence Accusations
Around 30 women have accused French singer Patrick Bruel of sexual violence. Eight complaints have been filed and five investigations are open.
citizen.co.zaworld33 days ago
Advertising Authority Bans DNA Self-Swab Kit Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Enough's online posts made unproven claims about DNA evidence from self-swab kits and rape statistics. The company has updated its wording after the decision.
Le Mondeworld33 days ago
French Government Spokeswoman Encourages Reporting of Sexual Violence in Patrick Bruel Probes
The French government spokeswoman on Tuesday encouraged women to report sexual violence even decades later. The comments came as singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces multiple investigations in France and Belgium.
france24.compolitics37 days ago
Israeli Commission Reports Systematic Sexual Violence During Hamas Oct. 7 Attacks
A 300-page investigation released this week by the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women, Children and Families concludes that sexual and gender-based violence was integral to the attacks. The commission, led by Israeli human rights lawyer Cochav Elkayam-Levy,…
hrw.orgworld39 days ago
Human Rights Watch Reports Executions and Rapes During Occupation of Uvira
Human Rights Watch has documented more than 50 executions and at least eight rapes carried out by rebels and soldiers during their occupation of Uvira. The rights group detailed killings of civilians and sexual violence against women in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ci…
Nbc Newsfinance39 days ago
Former Hamas Hostages Describe Sexual Assaults During Captivity in Gaza
Guy Gilboa-Dalal and other former hostages have spoken publicly about sexual assaults they said occurred while held by Hamas militants in Gaza. Gilboa-Dalal detailed two assaults that took place after he was taken captive at the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas has deni…
France 24politics40 days agoUpdated
Israeli Report Finds Hamas Systematically Used Sexual Violence on October 7
An independent Israeli commission released a 300-page report documenting systematic sexual violence by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during the October 7, 2023 attacks and against hostages in Gaza. The report, based on 430 interviews, over 10,000 images and videos, and…
BBC Newspolitics40 days ago
Israel Knesset Passes Law for Death Penalty and Public Trials for October 7 Attackers
Israel's Knesset approved legislation to create a special military tribunal that can impose the death penalty on those linked to the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. The measure, passed unanimously by those present, also mandates public trials with filmed proceedings.
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Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
Palestinian Detainees Accuse Israeli Prison Guards of Sexual Violence
Former Palestinian detainees have described rape, sexual assault, stripping, and other forms of abuse during detention in Israeli facilities. Rights groups documented systematic patterns including seven forms of sexual violence. Israel has not responded to the allegations.
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The Japan Timesworld46 days ago
Survey Finds 93% of Japan Sex-Crime Complainants Want Changes to Police and Prosecutor Questioning
A recent survey of people in Japan who have experienced sexual violence found that 93% want authorities to prevent secondary victimization during investigations. Around 60% reported feeling dissatisfied or uncomfortable with questioning by police and prosecutors. Respondents desc…
rte.ieworld48 days ago
European Parliament Adopts Consent-Based Rape Definition Amid Rising EU Sexual Violence Reports
The European Parliament voted to support a common 'only yes means yes' definition of rape shortly after data showed France, Germany, and Sweden leading in reported sexual violence and rape offences in 2024. Sexual violence offences increased 94% and rape offences 150% from 2014 t…