Displaced camps around Gereida in South Darfur have witnessed nine rapes in just over one week by pro-government militias, sources say, adding the general security situation at the camps is \u201cworsening\u201d.<\/p>\n
The first incident occurred on 5 February when seven militiamen raped three women from the Hashaba camp in Gereida while they were collecting firewood. Witnesses told Radio Dabanga two of the victims were minors.<\/p>\n
Six women who were also collecting firewood were raped by the same faction on 7 February. According to sources these victims live at camp Foreeka.<\/p>\n
Females suffer the most from the lack of security around camps, a source explained.<\/p>\n
Besides, he noted that pro-government militias commonly invade camps at night and start firing shots \u201cat random\u201d. <\/p>\n
The source demanded state and local authorities to provide security and protection to displaced persons. He further demanded UNAMID to establish patrols so women can collect firewood.<\/p>\n
Radio Dabanga file photo: women collecting firewood<\/em><\/p>\n