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عربية – DW
Syrian women speak out about wartime rape
The article focused on the violations of sexual violence and assaults faced by Syrian women during the years of conflict, particularly in the Syrian coast regions and areas that witnessed military operations by the Assad regime forces and armed factions. Testimonials revealed that some perpetrators dressed in official uniforms, either of the regime or interim authorities, and that the assaults included rape, sexual violence, and Arbitrary detention. Many victims suffered psychological and physical traumas, and societal stigma forced many to remain silent. The article emphasized the victims’ demands for the prosecution of the perpetrators, justice, and the urgent need to end impunity. It also pointed out that sexual violence in Syria did not cease with the fall of the Assad regime but continued at various stages of the conflict. Additionally, the report underlined the importance of independent investigations into these violations and holding those responsible accountable, recording high numbers of killings, detentions, and abuses based on ethnicity, religion, and gender. The piece concluded by calling for support for survivors and the pursuit of justice for victims of sexual violence in Syria.
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