| A president declared an emergency over rape. What happened next? 2024-04-29 [bbci.co.uk] Despite Sierra Leone declaring sexual violence a national emergency, perpetrators are rarely punished. Details >
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| Ex-DUP leader Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges 2024-04-24 [bbci.co.uk] The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting. Details >
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| Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges 2024-04-24 [bbci.co.uk] The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting. Details >
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| Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape 2024-04-24 [bbci.co.uk] Two Premier League footballers are arrested in connection with an alleged rape. Details >
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| Blinken Is Sitting On Staff Recommendations To Sanction Israeli Military Units Linked To Killings Or Rapes 2024-04-17 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Tennessee Senate advances bill to allow death penalty for child rape 2024-04-10 [abcnews.com] Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Senate has advanced legislation allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions Details >
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| Nebraska lawmaker who targeted a colleague during a graphic description of rape is reprimanded 2024-04-04 [abcnews.com] An outside investigator has found that a Nebraska lawmaker who invoked the name of a colleague while reading a graphic account of rape violated the body’s sexual harassment policy Details >
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| Witness says he saw McCann suspect in rape videos 2024-04-03 [bbci.co.uk] A former friend of Christian Brückner claims he picked up the videos when he broke into his home. Details >
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| After federal cuts, Illinois rape crisis centers ask state for help: 2024-03-31 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after rape charge 2024-03-29 [bbci.co.uk] Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is charged with historical sexual offences and has been suspended from the DUP. Details >
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| A Nebraska senator who name-checked a colleague while reading about rape is under investigation 2024-03-20 [abcnews.com] A Nebraska lawmaker is now the subject of a sexual harassment investigation Details >
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| Dani Alves to be freed on bail after rape conviction 2024-03-20 [bbci.co.uk] A court in Spain sentenced the former Brazil player to four and a half years in prison last month. Details >
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| Famine looms in Sudan as civil war survivors tell of killings and rapes 2024-03-20 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Famine looms in Sudan as civil war survivors tell of killings and rapes 2024-03-20 [bbci.co.uk] BBC teams report from the devastated capital and hear accounts of rapes and street executions from refugees. Details >
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| Social media platforms are denying mass sexual violence against women; Reinforcing rape culture 2024-03-14 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UK 2024-03-14 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Man took teen out to sea to rape her, court hears 2024-03-11 [bbci.co.uk] The 15-year-old, who could not swim, was allegedly attacked at a beach in Bournemouth in 2021. Details >
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| Katie Britt used decades-old example of rapes in Mexico as Republican attack on Biden border policy 2024-03-10 [abcnews.com] The Republican senator who gave the party’s response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address used a harrowing account of a young woman’s sexual abuse to attack his border policies, but the rapes did not happen in the U.S. or during the Bide... Details >
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| Katie Britt in GOP response used decades-old example of rapes in Mexico to blast Biden border policy 2024-03-10 [abcnews.com] The Republican senator who gave the party’s response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address used a harrowing account of a young woman’s sexual abuse to attack his border policies, but the rapes did not happen in the U.S. or during the Bide... Details >
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| Rape survivor says uni bystander training may have saved her 2024-03-08 [bbci.co.uk] A BBC investigation reveals a lack of consistent sexual misconduct data being kept by UK universities. Details >
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| Rape survivor says uni training may have saved her 2024-03-08 [bbci.co.uk] A BBC investigation reveals a lack of consistent sexual misconduct data being kept by UK universities. Details >
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| No video voyeurism charge for ousted Florida GOP chair, previously cleared in rape case 2024-03-06 [abcnews.com] Prosecutors say the ousted former chair of the Republican Party of Florida will not face a video voyeurism charge for recording a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of rape, a case in which he was also not charged Details >
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| Mourners honor Liza who fled Belarus to Warsaw for a new life but was raped and died in a hospital 2024-03-06 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Judges pledge to prioritise rape cases to cut backlogs 2024-03-06 [bbci.co.uk] The unprecedented move is an attempt by the judiciary to crack some of the worst court delays. Details >
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| Judges pledge to surge rape cases to cut backlogs 2024-03-06 [bbci.co.uk] The unprecedented move is an attempt by the judiciary to crack some of the worst court delays. Details >
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| Gang rape of a tourist in India highlights its struggle to curb sexual violence against women 2024-03-05 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| UN says rape likely committed in Hamas attack on Israel 2024-03-05 [bbci.co.uk] The report also said there was "convincing information" hostages were subjected to sexual violence. Details >
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| UN says rape likely committed in Hamas attack 2024-03-05 [bbci.co.uk] The report also said there was "convincing information" hostages were subjected to sexual violence. Details >
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| Tourist couple alleges gang rape in India, sparking outrage and the arrests of 3 men 2024-03-04 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Bill filed in Kentucky House would ease near-total abortion ban by adding rape and incest exceptions 2024-02-27 [abcnews.com] Legislation aimed at easing Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban by creating limited exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest has been introduced in the GOP-dominated House Details >
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| Footballer Dani Alves guilty of nightclub rape 2024-02-22 [bbci.co.uk] A court in Spain has sentenced Alves, who played for Barcelona and Brazil, to four and a half years. Details >
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| Australian bishop Christopher Saunders charged with rape 2024-02-22 [bbci.co.uk] The high-ranking Catholic was arrested in the Western Australian town of Broome after a long investigation. Details >
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| Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says 2024-02-21 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Report shows systematic rapes, murder of women in Israel on October 7 2024-02-21 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Sean Combs denies rape allegation in court papers 2024-02-21 [bbci.co.uk] The rapper and two other men are accused of trafficking then raping an unidentified teenager in 2003. Details >
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| Andrew Rosindell: Police drop rape investigation into Tory MP 2024-02-12 [bbci.co.uk] Andrew Rosindell is "completely exonerated" after the police decision, his spokesperson says. Details >
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| French actress accuses director of historical rape 2024-02-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Benoît Jacquot denies the accusations made by Judith Godr Details >
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| McCann suspect to stay silent in unrelated German rape trial 2024-02-08 [bbci.co.uk] Convicted sex offender Christian Brückner is due in court next week, accused of five offences. Details >
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| Dani Alves trial: Ex-Brazil and Barcelona footballer denies nightclub rape 2024-02-08 [bbci.co.uk] The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender testifies that his accuser could have left "if she wanted to". Details >
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| Hochul backs adding rape, arson and other offenses to NY hate crime statute 2024-01-25 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Key crime stat excludes rape and other sexual offences 2024-01-25 [bbci.co.uk] A measure routinely highlighted does not include major types of crimes that affect women more than men. Details >
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| Ousted chair of Florida Republican Party cleared of rape allegation, but police seek video voyeurism charge 2024-01-19 [abcnews.com] Ousted chair of Florida Republican Party cleared of rape allegation, but police seek video voyeurism charge Details >
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| Ousted Florida Republican chair cleared of rape allegation, but police seek video voyeurism charge 2024-01-19 [abcnews.com] Police have cleared the ousted chair of the Florida Republican Party of rape allegations, but have asked prosecutors to charge him with video voyeurism Details >
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| Rape complainants warned pre-recording evidence could backfire 2024-01-11 [bbci.co.uk] Convictions are lower when rape interviews and cross-examinations are pre-recorded, a study suggests. Details >
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| Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year 2024-01-08 [abcnews.com] The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him with a new leader as police investigate a rape accusation against him Details >
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| Florida Republicans vote to oust state party chairman facing rape allegations as Gov. Ron DeSantis pins hopes on Iowa 2024-01-08 [abcnews.com] Florida Republicans vote to oust state party chairman facing rape allegations as Gov. Ron DeSantis pins hopes on Iowa Details >
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| Florida Republicans to vote on removing chairman accused of rape as DeSantis pins hopes on Iowa 2024-01-08 [abcnews.com] The Republican Party of Florida is scheduled to vote on whether to oust Chairman Christian Ziegler and select a new leader as police investigate a rape accusation against him Details >
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| Jack Diamond: Sunderland footballer cleared of rape 2024-01-08 [bbci.co.uk] Jack Diamond denied raping and sexually assaulting a woman he had a sex-based relationship with. Details >
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| Florida Republicans vote on removing party chairman accused of rape as DeSantis pins hopes on Iowa 2024-01-08 [abcnews.com] The Republican Party of Florida will vote on removing Chairman Christian Ziegler and select a new leader as police investigate a rape accusation against him Details >
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| TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds 2024-01-08 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Church leader tortured and raped disciples, BBC finds 2024-01-08 [bbci.co.uk] Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist. Details >
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| Serving Met Police officer in court charged with rape 2024-01-06 [bbci.co.uk] The Met says the case relates to a report a man was raped at a home in north London last Monday. Details >
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| Christian Ziegler: Republican chairman in Florida suspended amid rape allegation 2023-12-18 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation 2023-12-17 [abcnews.com] The Republican Party of Florida has suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and is demanding his resignation as police investigate a rape allegation against him Details >
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| Florida GOP strips Ziegler of powers and pay amid rape allegation 2023-12-17 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Sen. Scott joins DeSantis in calling for resignation of state GOP chair amid rape investigation 2023-12-05 [abcnews.com] The Republican Party of Florida chairman is facing mounting pressure to resign as police investigate a rape allegation Details >
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| Israel Gaza: Hamas raped and mutilated women on 7 October, BBC hears 2023-12-05 [bbci.co.uk] The BBC has seen and heard evidence that Hamas fighters committed horrific sexual violence in Israel. Details >
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| DeSantis says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation 2023-12-03 [abcnews.com] Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says state Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler should resign while police investigate a rape allegation against him Details >
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| UKFast founder Lawrence Jones convicted of rape 2023-11-24 [theregister.co.uk] Ex-hosting biz boss to be sentenced for historic offences after being found guilty of earlier sexual assault
Lawrence Jones, the founder and former chief exec at hosting biz UKFast, is awaiting a prison sentence after being found guilty of raping two women in the Greater Manchester area. Details >
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| Sean Combs: Singer Cassie accuses rap mogul of rape and abuse 2023-11-17 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The rap mogul is labelled a "serial domestic abuser" in a lawsuit, which his attorney called "outrageous". Details >
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| Neil Portnow, former Grammys president and CEO, accused of rape in lawsuit 2023-11-09 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Deputy PM Oliver Dowden denies cover-up over MP rape allegations 2023-11-05 [bbci.co.uk] It follows reports an ex-Conservative chairman wrote to police with concerns over handling of complaints. Details >
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| Conservative Party: Ex-chairman raised MP rape allegations with police - report 2023-11-05 [bbci.co.uk] Jake Berry reportedly wrote to officers over the failure to deal with allegations against a Tory MP. Details >
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| Ex-North Dakota lawmaker has been indicted on a federal count alleging he traveled to Prague with intent to rape a minor 2023-10-31 [abcnews.com] Ex-North Dakota lawmaker has been indicted on a federal count alleging he traveled to Prague with intent to rape a minor Details >
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| MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape 2023-10-26 [bbci.co.uk] The Reigate MP confirms that he was arrested but says he is confident there will be no charge. Details >
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| Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape 2023-10-26 [bbci.co.uk] The Reigate MP confirms that he was arrested but says he is confident there will be no charge. Details >
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| Nigerian doctor Olufemi Olaleye sentenced to life in prison for rape in Lagos 2023-10-25 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| UN Commission documents cases of rape, torture by Russian troops in Ukraine 2023-10-21 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Russia deports children, rapes and tortures Ukrainians 2023-10-20 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Rape victim featured in ad reemerges as focal point of abortion debate 2023-10-05 [abcnews.com] Republican Daniel Cameron has expressed sympathy for a woman who discussed the trauma of being raped by her stepfather in a campaign ad Details >
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| Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter 2023-10-02 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him. Details >
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| Ujjain: India outrage as raped girl walks around seeking help 2023-09-28 [bbci.co.uk] CCTV footage of a young girl walking around a street reportedly asking for help surfaced online this week. Details >
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| Danushka Gunathilaka: Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape 2023-09-28 [bbci.co.uk] Batter Danushka Gunathilaka was accused of assaulting a Sydney woman at her home after a Tinder date. Details >
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| Bijou Phillips to divorce Danny Masterson after rape sentencing - reports 2023-09-20 [bbci.co.uk] She cites irreconcilable differences, two weeks after the convicted rapist blew a kiss to her in court. Details >
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| GOP gubernatorial candidate signals support for rape, incest exceptions to Kentucky abortion law 2023-09-19 [abcnews.com] Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron has appeared to soften his hardline opposition to abortion Details >
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| Rape and Murder of 9-Year-Old Georgia Girl Solved 2023-09-18 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Who is Russell Brand, the comedian and actor accused of rape and sexual assault? 2023-09-17 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The comedian, actor and activist has hosted programmes for Channel 4, Radio X, MTV and the BBC. Details >
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| Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault 2023-09-16 [bbci.co.uk] The comedian and actor denies allegations made by women about his behaviour over a period of seven years. Details >
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| Dethroned Beauty Queen Says She Was Raped, Forced to Do Porn 2023-09-11 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker accused of sexually harassing rape survivor 2023-09-10 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| DNA exonerates man 47 years after rape conviction 2023-09-06 [bbci.co.uk] It is believed to be the longest standing wrongful conviction to be overturned in the US. Details >
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| Christie Confronted for Standing by Trump After Rape Allegation and Other Scandals 2023-08-27 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Peru allows abortion of 11-year-old rape victim after UN pressure 2023-08-17 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Andrew Malkinson: Calls for inquiry into wrongful rape conviction 2023-08-16 [bbci.co.uk] Senior legal figures say an investigation is needed, after new revelations about when DNA evidence was known. Details >
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| Rape and incest exceptions: How do they work in state abortion bans? 2023-08-16 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| France footballer Wissam Ben Yedder charged with rape 2023-08-11 [bbci.co.uk] Prosecutors confirm to AFP they have opened a case against the AS Monaco and France national team striker. Details >
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| Joshua Sills: Philadelphia Eagles player acquitted of rape and kidnapping 2023-08-05 [bbci.co.uk] Joshua Sills, 25, an offensive guard for the NFL franchise, is found not guilty by a jury in Ohio. Details >
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| Honduran woman who claims ICE agent raped her under deportation threat may have had good reason to delay lawsuit, says federal appeals court 2023-08-02 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape 2023-07-31 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Sudan conflict brings new atrocities to Darfur as militias kill, rape, burn homes in rampages 2023-07-28 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Indian video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict 2023-07-21 [bbci.co.uk] A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage. Details >
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| Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict 2023-07-21 [bbci.co.uk] A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage. Details >
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| French footballer Benjamin Mendy not guilty of rape 2023-07-14 [bbci.co.uk] The footballer was accused of raping a woman and attempting to rape another at his Cheshire home. Details >
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| International Criminal Court investigates Darfur killings, rapes as violence surges 2023-07-14 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| ICC investigating Darfur killings and rapes as violence surges in Sudan 2023-07-13 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Trump Sues Carroll for Defamation Over Post-Trial Rape Claim 2023-06-28 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Campus assault suspect eludes arrest for 2 years, after "So I raped you" Facebook message 2023-06-21 [news.yahoo.com] Details >
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| Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking 2023-06-20 [bbci.co.uk] Andrew Tate and his brother charged in Romania over human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Details >
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| Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move 2023-06-16 [bbci.co.uk] The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals. Details >
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| Rapper Slowthai denies two charges of rape 2023-06-15 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The 28-year-old rapper from Northampton will go on trial at Oxford Crown Court next year. Details >
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