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Conflict-era rape statistics

The potential for both under- and over-reporting of rape cases in conflict zones, and the need for transparent methods in collecting data.

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Jan 22, 2026
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How reliable are Middle East rape statistics given differences in data collection, stigma, and underreporting?

Reliable headline figures on are fragile: official statistics often understate prevalence because of legal, cultural and measurement barriers, while some and advocacy estimates can be inflated by meth...