Justice Minister reports 45.5% drop in child kidnapping in early 2026
Kidnapping cases decreased by 45.5% during the first half of 2026, with the number of cases dropping from 99 to 54 compared to the same period in 2025. Additionally, crimes related to assault and damaging reputation declined by 28%, from 168 to 121 cases. The data also showed a significant drop in offenses against personal freedom and honor, including acts of indecency and coercion in marriage, as well as a reduction in cases of child abduction and coercion to inflict harm, with rates ranging from 26.3% to 64.3%. These developments come as part of the government's efforts to reform the legal framework, including the abolition of Article 182, which previously allowed offenders to go unpunished if they married their victims legally. New laws have been drafted to better protect the most vulnerable groups from domestic violence, along with improvements in safeguarding rights and strengthening the rule of law.
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