Rape

Hassan al-Banna’s grandson held on rape charges
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Hassan al-Banna’s grandson held on rape charges

Swiss-Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who is the grandson of the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al-Banna, was apprehended and taken…
Rape of eight-month-old baby sickens India
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Rape of eight-month-old baby sickens India

The grotesque sexual assault on an eight-month-old baby in Delhi is the latest in a series of rapes that has…
France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape
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France: Macron’s rising star, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin, accused of rape

French prosecutors have reopened a probe into allegations of rape involving Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin. He denies any wrongdoing, and…
Why are Indian authorities failing to protect women?
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Why are Indian authorities failing to protect women?

A recent series of gruesome rapes and murders has sparked outrage in northern India. The incidents are the latest for…
Lebanon holds candle-lit vigil for four murdered women
Middle East

Lebanon holds candle-lit vigil for four murdered women

Dozens of people have gathered in Beirut to denounce violence against women after four murders in less than a week.…
MP introduces draft law stipulating death penalty for rapists of women, children
Egypt

MP introduces draft law stipulating death penalty for rapists of women, children

Aiming to limit incidences of rape and kidnapping against women and children, Member of Parliament Mona Monir has suggested amendments…
Iceland closes gender gap but violence against women remains
World

Iceland closes gender gap but violence against women remains

For nine years in a row, the World Economic Forum has ranked Iceland as having the world’s smallest gender-equality gap,…
21 Rohingya women recount rape by Myanmar armed forces
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21 Rohingya women recount rape by Myanmar armed forces

The use of rape by Myanmar’s armed forces has been sweeping and methodical, The Associated Press found in interviews with…
Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
Middle East

Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR

The study was based on information mainly gathered in late 2016 and provided by several dozen informants and through discussions…
Lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison for inciting rape
Egypt

Lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison for inciting rape

The Azbakeya State Security Misdemeanors Court sentenced lawyer Nabih al-Wahsh to three years in prison and a LE20,000 fine over charges…
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