Ugandan sex abuse on the rise - Democratic Underground

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Ugandan sex abuse on the rise

Kampala - Incidents of sexual abuse, particularly of children, appear to be on the rise in Uganda.

However, this apparent increase has not been matched by a similar rise in prosecutions.

Instead, many families are still choosing to settle the cases out of court - despite the effect this could have on victims.

According to police statistics, 804 cases of sexual abuse of minors were reported in 2001, 988 in 2002 and 3 052 in 2003. In addition, 52 rape cases were reported in 2001, 93 in 2002 and 181 in 2003.

http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/News/0,,2-11-1447_1536707,00.html

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