U.S. urged to support abortions for crisis, conflict rape victims
Obama administration is urged to give positive support to abortions for rape victims in conflict or crisis, at a U.S. conference where women's rights campaigners describe shame and hostility surrounding rape victims in troubled parts of Africa
Violence persists in C.African Republic as Hollande visits
Hollande praises troops Central African Republic for tackling "horrendous violence" against women and children and helping avert a slide into civil war
The remains of people's belongings are seen in the damaged and empty Labado village at South Darfur
The remains of people's belongings are seen in the damaged and empty Labado village at South Darfur December 10, 2013. According to the African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
UNAMID peacekeepers patrol the damaged and empty Labado village in South Darfur
African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) peacekeepers patrol the damaged and empty Labado village in South Darfur December 10, 2013. According to the UNAMID, due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
An internally displaced girl walks through the empty and damaged Labado market in South Darfur
An internally displaced girl walks through the empty and damaged Labado market in South Darfur, December 10, 2013. According to the African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
UNAMID peacekeepers patrol the damaged and empty Labado village in South Darfur
African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) peacekeepers patrol the damaged and empty Labado village in South Darfur December 10, 2013. According to the UNAMID, due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
An internally displaced woman feeds her child at the vicinity of a UNAMID base near Labado, South Darfur
An internally displaced woman feeds her child at the vicinity of an African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) base near Labado, South Darfur December 9, 2013. According to the UNAMID, due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. Picture taken December 9, 2013. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS SOCIETY FOOD)
An internally displaced child looks on at the vicinity of a UNAMID base near Labado, South Darfur
An internally displaced child looks on at the vicinity of an African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) base near Labado, South Darfur December 9, 2013. According to the UNAMID, due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. Picture taken December 9, 2013. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Internally displaced children look at a UNAMID peacekeeper standing guard near the vicinity of a UNAMID base near Labado
Internally displaced children look at an African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) peacekeeper standing guard near the vicinity of a UNAMID base near Labado, South Darfur December 9, 2013. According to the UNAMID, due to the armed clashes that broke out in April 2013 between armed movements and the Government of Sudan forces, most of the local residents were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nyala, South Darfur, and others to East Sudan. Thousands have also sought refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID's base near Labado. Picture taken December 9, 2013. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah (SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS SOCIETY)