Kenyans marched through Nairobi on Thursday, October 31, to demand justice for a teen who was allegedly gang-raped, and the suspects ordered to cut grass as punishment.
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Kenyans marched through Nairobi on Thursday, October 31, to demand justice for a teen who was allegedly gang-raped, and the suspects ordered to cut grass as punishment.
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The 16-year-old was allegedly dumped in a sewage ditch after the attack, local human rights groups said.
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The 16-year-old was allegedly dumped in a sewage ditch after the attack, local human rights groups said.
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The victim, nicknamed 'Liz' by local media, later identified three of six suspects.
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The victim, nicknamed 'Liz' by local media, later identified three of six suspects.
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Members of civil society and gender organizations march in the streets to protest against a rape case unpunished by police.
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Members of civil society and gender organizations march in the streets to protest against a rape case unpunished by police.
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Global campaigning network Avaaz launched an online petition demanding justice. It had more than 1.3 million signatures.
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Global campaigning network Avaaz launched an online petition demanding justice. It had more than 1.3 million signatures.
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According to rights groups, the suspects were ordered to cut grass at the police station and were freed afterward.
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According to rights groups, the suspects were ordered to cut grass at the police station and were freed afterward.
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At least 32% of Kenyan girls younger than 18 experience some form of sexual violence, according to a report released last year by the government and the United Nations. The numbers may be higher because many of rapes go unreported for fear of stigma.
Marching for justice —
At least 32% of Kenyan girls younger than 18 experience some form of sexual violence, according to a report released last year by the government and the United Nations. The numbers may be higher because many of rapes go unreported for fear of stigma.
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