From the year 2003 to 2007, an estimate of 6,000-7,000 violent deaths have occured. Sudanese officials say that approximately 19,500 civilians have been killed. The Colaition for International Justice believe there to be at least 400,000 deaths since the war began. About 70,00 deaths in Darfur have been estimated to those who lost their life due to starvation. About 2,000,000 people have been displaced from their homes to seek refuge in camps.
Rape has also been a serious issue in Darfur. It has been used as a weapon to terrorize families in Sudan. Almost all women and girls have experienced some sexual assault or knows someone that has.
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