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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2024 · 30 MIN

Sudan rape victims die by suicide

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

Civil society groups have warned the risk of sexual violence in Sudan is so severe that some women are taking their own lives. Campaigners have told the BBC of several cases of women taking their lives, either after enduring sexual violence or to avoid it. On Tuesday, a major UN report highlighted 'staggering' levels of sexual violence in Sudan, attributing the worst atrocities to the paramilitary RSF group. Aslo, find out how upcoming elections in the US could impact Africa.And could Compressed Natural Gas provide an alternative to petrol in Nigeria?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan and Victor Sylver in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Technical Producer: Nick Randell Senior Journalist: Joseph Keen Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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