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Monday, August 10, 2009
allAfrica.com: Africa: Ban Calls for Independent Inquiry Into Use of Rape As Weapon in Wars (Page 1 of 1)
According to Secretary Moon, "Despite some progress over two decades, the deliberate targeting of civilians through acts of sexual violence continues on a widespread and systematic basis," Mr. Ban declared, also citing abuses perpetrated by the rebel Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Sudan, Central African Republic, Uganda and the DRC."
This is enough to make your stomach hurt right? It does mine anyway. I cant imagine how these people must feel over there and those that perpetrate this have got to be held accountable. And. it seems like the same countries being cited over and over and over again.....
According to Secretary Moon, "Despite some progress over two decades, the deliberate targeting of civilians through acts of sexual violence continues on a widespread and systematic basis," Mr. Ban declared, also citing abuses perpetrated by the rebel Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Sudan, Central African Republic, Uganda and the DRC."
ReplyDeleteThis is enough to make your stomach hurt right? It does mine anyway. I cant imagine how these people must feel over there and those that perpetrate this have got to be held accountable. And. it seems like the same countries being cited over and over and over again.....
William