Violations in South Sudan
All humans are given basic rights at birth. To take these away from someone or to violate these natural rights is a crime against humanity. These basic human rights are being completely disregarded in South Sudan. South Sudan, known as the world’s newest country, has descended into a civil war early in their history. In the midst of their civil war, soldiers on both sides have committed crimes against humanity, with no one held accountable. All across the unity state are cases of arson, murders, and sexual violence.
A main problem in Sudan right now is the destruction of property. Soldiers are destroying homes in the midst of the war and leaving towns in ruin. “They burned homes and food stocks in over two dozen small …show more content…
Women left home during the war are being brutally beaten and raped by the soldiers who pass through their towns. Most all women caught in the fighting are raped, sometimes multiple times and by multiple soldiers from the military. The sexual abuse that is being forced on these women has been said to reach a new level of brutality, but no one on either side of the conflict has been taking blame and it has been left to continue. “The conflict has resulted in great suffering for women who have experienced sexual violence perpetuated by both sides on an unprecedented scale.” (The Crisis 2014). If they try to escape, the soldiers would kill them. Forcing the women to close their eyes and hope they don’t see the abuse. Sudanese women raped and often killed afterwards. Some survivors even say that rape has become “just a normal thing” for the women who are caught in the fighting.
As many women are being raped, the fighters are also beating those of all ages. Some women believe it is lucky that they are “only” beaten, as “Women who evaded rape consider themselves fortunate “merely” to have been beaten.” (Muscati 2015). Young girls to elderly women, the combatants are mercilessly attacking them. Often thick bundles of rope or large sticks are used in brutalizing the women. Left with no way to defend themselves, they are submitted to the abuse without being able to fight back. As the government soldiers and rebels wage war, the suffering for those around the fighting is
All humans are given basic rights at birth. To take these away from someone or to violate these natural rights is a crime against humanity. These basic human rights are being completely disregarded in South Sudan. South Sudan, known as the world’s newest country, has descended into a civil war early in their history. In the midst of their civil war, soldiers on both sides have committed crimes against humanity, with no one held accountable. All across the unity state are cases of arson, murders, and sexual violence.
A main problem in Sudan right now is the destruction of property. Soldiers are destroying homes in the midst of the war and leaving towns in ruin. “They burned homes and food stocks in over two dozen small …show more content…
Women left home during the war are being brutally beaten and raped by the soldiers who pass through their towns. Most all women caught in the fighting are raped, sometimes multiple times and by multiple soldiers from the military. The sexual abuse that is being forced on these women has been said to reach a new level of brutality, but no one on either side of the conflict has been taking blame and it has been left to continue. “The conflict has resulted in great suffering for women who have experienced sexual violence perpetuated by both sides on an unprecedented scale.” (The Crisis 2014). If they try to escape, the soldiers would kill them. Forcing the women to close their eyes and hope they don’t see the abuse. Sudanese women raped and often killed afterwards. Some survivors even say that rape has become “just a normal thing” for the women who are caught in the fighting.
As many women are being raped, the fighters are also beating those of all ages. Some women believe it is lucky that they are “only” beaten, as “Women who evaded rape consider themselves fortunate “merely” to have been beaten.” (Muscati 2015). Young girls to elderly women, the combatants are mercilessly attacking them. Often thick bundles of rope or large sticks are used in brutalizing the women. Left with no way to defend themselves, they are submitted to the abuse without being able to fight back. As the government soldiers and rebels wage war, the suffering for those around the fighting is