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rape victims

January 17, 2023

Met police officer admits to 17-year raping spree

A police officer in London pleaded guilty to 49 charges of sexual abuse, including rape, committed over 17 years.

David Carrick
September 14, 2022

Jury finds R. Kelly guilty of sex crimes 

On Wednesday, the 12-person jury in Chicago convicted Mr Kelly of six out of the 13 charges levelled against him.

Robert Sylvester Kelly popularly known as R. Kelly
November 19, 2021

Rape survivors still stigmatised, denied justice in Nigeria: Amnesty International

Amnesty International explained that most rape incidents in Nigeria were usually unreported as a result of corruption, stigma and victim-blaming.

Amnesty International and Rape victim
July 12, 2021

25 rape cases recorded in Adamawa in six months

The police spokesman advised parents and caregivers to take good care of their children, especially the girl-child, to shield them from rapists.

Rape photo used to illustrate this story
June 29, 2021

Court sentences LASU student to 21 years’ imprisonment for rape

In their testimonies on November 4, 2019, the two students told the court that they lost their virginities to the attack.

Court room
March 19, 2021

Rape victims get cash support from governors’ wives

Zainab Lawal hoped the money would help the survivors to become self-reliant.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
January 25, 2021
A rape victim used to illustrate the story
December 10, 2020

Family members involved in one-third of rape cases in Cambodia: Report

Victims of sexual assault from a family member face an uphill battle for justice, an NGO said.

Rape photo used to illustrate this story