Pregnant women, survivors of violence at risk in West Darfur clashes

KHARTOUM/EL GENEINA, Sudan – Deadly clashes in West Darfur have uprooted tens of thousands of people from their homes. Reliable sources indicate thatwidespread gender-based violence is taking place,  including alleged gang rapes, physical assault, harassment and sexual humiliation. Among those displaced are thousands of pregnant women requiring urgent access to maternal health care, including safe delivery services. 
Source: UNFPA News - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: news