"Widespread and systematic" sexual violence taking place in Syria and Iraq
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Sexual violence is being committed in a widespread, systematic and sophisticated manner in Syria and Iraq, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, has warned.
Zainab Bangura, was speaking in New York following a recent mission to the region.
Violence against women has increased in the region following the emergence of the ISIL terrorist organization.
Stephanie Coutrix reports.
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