MSF: Women Raped and Beaten in DRC
Aid agency Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported that more than 30 women were raped in a coordinated attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on new year's day.
In a press statement, Annemarie Loof, an official with the medical aid organisation, points out that, “Women had been restrained with ropes or beaten unconscious with the butt of a gun before being attacked, some in front of their children."
Loof further says that up to four armed men were involved at a time and homes and shops were looted, adding that MSF teams treated 14 women at the hospital in Fizi on 3 January, and 19 the next day.
"People are fleeing the area fearing further violent attacks," explains Loof.
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In a press statement, Annemarie Loof, an official with the medical aid organisation, points out that, “Women had been restrained with ropes or beaten unconscious with the butt of a gun before being attacked, some in front of their children."
Loof further says that up to four armed men were involved at a time and homes and shops were looted, adding that MSF teams treated 14 women at the hospital in Fizi on 3 January, and 19 the next day.
"People are fleeing the area fearing further violent attacks," explains Loof.
To read the article titled, “More than 30 women raped and beaten in DRC attack,” click here.
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