The warring parties in the conflict in Sudan have engaged in widespread sexual and gender-based violence since the outbreak of the armed conflict on 15 April 2023. Different forms of sexual violence against civilians, including rape, gang rape, sexual exploitation, forced prostitution, and abduction for sexual purposes as well as allegations of forced marriages and human trafficking for sexual purposes across borders, have been committed by forces commanded by both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army (SAF). The perpetrators use firearms, knives, and whips to intimidate or coerce the victims.