Women’s group speaks out over sexual abuse
Police recorded 417 cases of sexual assault last year. There have been 16 reported cases of sexual assault this year.
22 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
A women’s rights group has criticised the lack of government action following three high-profile sexual assault cases this year.
The group, Uthema, said the lack of response could be seen as encouragement to criminals.
Earlier this month, an 18-year old was allegedly raped by a relative of a senior ruling party politician. A 24-year-old man was arrested on the island Kalaidhoo in Laamu atoll on charges of blackmailing a minor to commit a sexual act the week after.
A 25-year old woman was allegedly gang raped at her home on Thursday.
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