Sexual Violence in African Conflicts

Arieff, Alexis

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Sex crimes;    Rape;    Slavery;    Civil war;    International affairs;   

RP-ID  :  R40956
RP-ID  :  R40956_2009Nov25

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report focuses on current conflicts in Africa in which sexual violence is reported to be widespread or systematic. It describes the context in which such violence takes place, selected cases where it is currently occurring, and U.S. policy responses. It concludes with a discussion of potential policy considerations for Congress.