Fourteen year-old girl latest victim in surge of rape crimes
13 Aug 2013, 7:36 PM
Hawwa Lubna
Police are investigating the rape of a 14 year-old girl on Muli island of Meemu Atoll, the latest incident in an increasing number of sexual crimes against women and girls in the Maldives.
According to the police the incident was reported around 1.30am Sunday night, and a 19 year-old man was arrested on charges of rape.
The suspect has a history of criminal behaviour including assault and theft, police stated.
Rise in rapes
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