The Rabat Court of Appeal on Friday increased the sentences of three men accused of repeatedly raping a girl. One of the defendants was sentenced to 20 years in prison and the other two to 10 years each. The case deeply moved public opinion who denounced a first "lax" and "shocking" judgment. The tragedy has revived the debate on the protection of children against sexual violence in the kingdom and the need to reform laws against the abuse of children. The trial took place behind closed doors in accordance with child protection provisions.
The lawyer for an 11-year-old Moroccan girl, whose rapists received light sentences that outraged the country, on Wednesday urged authorities to review laws protecting minors.
The lawyer for an 11-year-old Moroccan girl, whose rapists received light sentences, on Wednesday appealed to the authorities to review laws protecting minors.
The lawyer for an 11-year-old Moroccan girl, whose rapists received light sentences that outraged the country, on Wednesday urged authorities to review laws protecting minors.
The lawyer for an 11-year-old Moroccan girl, whose rapists received light sentences that outraged the country, on Wednesday urged authorities to review laws