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Mauritania Urges Tougher Rape Laws
The Mauritanian police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the case of the rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Toucouineen neighborhood of Nouakchott. He was identified based on his physical description after her health improved and she underwent surgery, and following his confession to the crime. The incident sparked widespread anger within the community, amid a recurring increase in cases of child rape, often accompanied by brutal murders. There is a strong call for passing strict laws in accordance with Islamic law to deter such crimes, as previous proposed legislation faced rejection by the parliament due to conflicts with Sharia. Despite efforts by civil society and human rights organizations to tighten penalties and protect children and women.
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