THE FACT OF THE MATTER is that in the last seven months alone, 992 cases of rape have been reported and only 22 persons have been convicted. “Violence against women and children, particularly rape, is a pervasive problem. In 2017, the Senate voted to make rape a bailable offense–a decision that sparked protests by women’s rights activists. CASES OF RAPE going to court have very little chance of serving justice because the community and families are afraid. DILLUTING THE MESSAGE against rape, abuse and assault is wrong, no matter how hard anyone try to twist the debate.

Source: Front Page Africa August 31, 2020 05:48 UTC