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Ethiopia violence: Rape as a weapon of war in Tigray conflict

Sky News has uncovered evidence of the mass rape of civilians by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers in the conflict in the province of Tigray.

The Eritrean and Ethiopian government say they have a zero tolerance approach to sexual violence.

Sky’s Africa correspondent John Sparks speaks to women who have been the victims of torture, rape and prolonged abuse.

This report contains detailed testimony of sexual violence which some viewers may find upsetting.

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