Superstition blamed for rise in Malawi rape, defilement cases
December 17, 2020 Written by VOA FILE - In November protesters marched in the streets of Blantyre against increased cases of sexual abuse against girls and women in Malawi
Malawi police this week announced that recorded cases of rape in the country have more than doubled since 2018, with young girls as the main victims. Law enforcement authorities blame superstitious beliefs that defiling a minor brings luck or wealth for the rise in rape and sexual assault. But clinical psychologists say mental health is more to blame.
Spokesperson for Malawi Police Service James Kadadzera expressed particular concern over the substantial rise in cases of r
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