Woman shot in leg in attempted rape in Mershing

24/05/2011 15:16

Gunmen belonging to local militias closely affiliated with thegovernment chased six displaced women in the area of Mershing with thepurpose of raping them. The incident occurred last Thursday as theywere coming back from gathering wood. A witness told Radio Dabangathat the six women managed to flee after running away, despite beingfired at, which led to the injury of one of the women on her leg. Thedisplaced person also stated that such criminal acts are continuouslybeing practiced throughout the areas of Mershing, Menawahi and Duma.Gunmen also sometimes confiscate donkey-carts. The local peoplecomplain that authorities do not take any steps to protect them.

Gunmen belonging to local militias closely affiliated with the
government chased six displaced women in the area of Mershing with the
purpose of raping them. The incident occurred last Thursday as they
were coming back from gathering wood. A witness told Radio Dabanga
that the six women managed to flee after running away, despite being
fired at, which led to the injury of one of the women on her leg. The
displaced person also stated that such criminal acts are continuously
being practiced throughout the areas of Mershing, Menawahi and Duma.
Gunmen also sometimes confiscate donkey-carts. The local people
complain that authorities do not take any steps to protect them.