FJ NEWS | Sexual offences against minors are a significant issue in Fiji

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Sexual offences against minors are a significant issue in Fiji

According to the Director of Public Prosecutions report, 92 victims of rape were under 18 as of July 31st.

This is the severe concern of sexual offences against minors in the country. The highest reported number was 21 in May, 19 in February, and 15 in April.

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In January, there were 10 victims under 18, while in March, 6 in June, and 12 last month.

Additionally, 69 incidents occurred between the victim and the accused from January to July. Which increased from 5 in January to 21 in May.

In the last two months, there have been 16 incidents where the accused and the victim were related.

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