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Duchess Sophie in top-secret overseas trip to shine light on 'horrible' issue
['Jennifer Newton', 'Updated']
Mirror - News
Sophie has spent four days in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a high-security visit to "shine a light" on the "weaponisation of rape" and support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence.
Sophie also visited women who were survivors of sexual violence during a mass escape attempt at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa last year.
View 6 Images Sophie tries her hand at basket weaving (Image: PA)The duchess walked along a narrow path littered with rubble to get to a safehouse where the women are being cared for.
Elsewhere on the visit, the duchess tested her survival skills, helped weave baskets and was gifted a cuddly gorilla toy.
The Duchess beamed as she was showered with gifts including coffee beans, bars of chocolate, a chocolate gorilla and a cuddly gorilla toy.