Somaliland Upper House votes in favor of the new anti rape law

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Horndiplomat-Somaliland Upper House votes in favor of the new anti rape law recently passed by the House of Representatives.Horndiplomat Reports

Somaliland Upper House “Guurti” approves legislation outlawing rape Under the new law, all forms of sexual offences would be criminalised, including rape, gang rape, sexual assault, child marriage and trafficking.

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On January 8,For the first time in the history, the house of Representatives of Republic Somaliland has passed a law against rape.

In the past, a victim’s family could force them to marry their rapist to avoid being shamed.

Rapists now stand to face at least 30 years in prison.

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BY:Mohamed Duale Chief editor of Horndiplomat Tweets MohamadDuale

SOURCE:HORNDIPLOMAT

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