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U.N. Calls for Probe into Reports That Sudanese Security Forces Raped Anti-Coup Protesters

HeadlineDec 23, 2021

In Sudan, the U.N. called for an investigation after receiving 13 reports of rape and gang rape by security forces and two deaths linked to Sunday’s massive protest against the military coup. Sudanese people have been taking to the streets since October 25, when the military toppled a power-sharing arrangement between Sudan’s military and civilian leaders.

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