Category: Sudan

Day 1 After International Women’s Day – Still Celebrating, Still Advocating

March 9, 2017

At only 17-yr old, Malala Yousafzai was the youngest recipient, at the time in 2014, as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her courageous advocacy of girls education in her home region of Swat District, Pakistan. Blogged for BBC as early as 11-yr old and almost died from being assassinated by a Taliban soldier when … More Day 1 After International Women’s Day – Still Celebrating, Still Advocating

Forced Cannibalism, Gang Rape and Mass Graves: Anatomy of South Sudan’s Terrible War

November 11, 2015

By Robyn Dixon for The Los Angeles Times on October 28, 2015— “In what could become a landmark for African justice, an African Union report on South Sudan’s war has found evidence of gross human rights atrocities and recommended an African court be set up to prosecute those responsible. The cruelty to civilians during South … More Forced Cannibalism, Gang Rape and Mass Graves: Anatomy of South Sudan’s Terrible War

Sudanese Forces Committed Mass Rape; Women Attacked in Hospitals

September 15, 2015

Originally posted by Cara Anna for The Associated Press on September 9, 2015— “Human Rights Watch is accusing the Sudanese military of another mass rape in Darfur. Members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces raped at least 60 women in the country’s troubled western region, after taking over the town of Golo in January, according to … More Sudanese Forces Committed Mass Rape; Women Attacked in Hospitals

UN Humanitarian Chief: 27 Aid Workers Killed in South Sudan Since Start of Conflict

July 28, 2015

Originally posted by Yahoo Screen on July 25, 2015— To view the VIDEO, please click HERE. “A top UN official says he is deeply shocked at the killing and harassment of aid workers in South Sudan. Stephen O’Brien, U.N. under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, said Saturday that 27 aid workers had died … More UN Humanitarian Chief: 27 Aid Workers Killed in South Sudan Since Start of Conflict

9,000 Child Soldiers Fighting in South Sudan’s War

June 26, 2014

Violent conflict continues in South Sudan; with nothing to do and little hope, boys and girls are being recruited to fight with militia and government forces. By James East for World Vision on June 4, 2014— “Across South Sudan, the struggle to survive is sending girls and boys into the arms of militia and government … More 9,000 Child Soldiers Fighting in South Sudan’s War