New Report Documents Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Abuse Across Multiple Countries in June 2026
By Sasuk Taban
A new monthly report by Insecurity Insight has documented numerous cases of conflict-related sexual violence and sexual exploitation across Africa, Asia and the Americas during June 2026, highlighting the continued vulnerability of civilians, particularly women, girls, refugees and displaced people.
The Reporting Sexual Violence Monthly News Brief (June 2026) compiles publicly reported incidents involving state security forces, armed groups and other actors.
The report notes that while the documented cases are significant, they represent only a fraction of sexual violence incidents worldwide, as many survivors never report abuses.
Among the report’s key findings is an internal investigation by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Chad, which found widespread sexual exploitation and abuse of Sudanese refugee women and underage girls by both local and international staff members.
According to the report, survivors were allegedly coerced into exchanging sex for food, water, employment and other essential services. MSF said it dismissed 18 employees and pledged stronger safeguarding and accountability measures.
In Myanmar, the report recorded a pattern of conflict-related sexual violence allegedly committed by military personnel during operations in Magway, Bago and Chin states. Reported incidents included rape, attempted rape and killings of women during military raids, reinforcing concerns over the use of sexual violence in conflict-affected areas.
The report also documented incidents in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Somalia, as well as in India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Colombia and Mexico. Victims included women, girls, boys, students, refugees and other civilians.
According to Insecurity Insight, the reported abuses underscore the need for stronger protection mechanisms, survivor-centred support services, effective reporting systems and greater accountability for perpetrators.
The organisation stressed that sexual violence remains significantly underreported due to fear, stigma and insecurity, and urged governments, humanitarian agencies and international partners to strengthen prevention and response efforts.
Insecurity Insight publishes the monthly briefing to monitor publicly reported incidents of sexual violence involving conflict actors, security forces and those targeting vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons, refugees, aid workers, health workers, educators and students.
