When rape is used as a weapon of war, it must be prosecuted as a war crime
The world is beginning to understand the extent of sexual assault during conflicts, but there’s a long way to go for justice and accountability.
By Hollie McKay
1:32 AM on Jun 27, 2021 CDT
This op-ed is part of an occasional series published by The Dallas Morning News Opinion section on human rights and human freedom.
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