Tag: Child Protection
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Nyeri Girl Murder: Suspect Seeks Guilty Plea Change in High Court for Second Time
Overview The prime suspect in the tragic killing of a seven-year-old girl in Witemere slum, Nyeri, has asked the High Court to alter his plea for the second time. The development comes as the court was preparing to proceed with a scheduled hearing, during which prosecutors had lined up witnesses and evidence. This latest move…
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Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Co Clare Case
Verdict in a High-Profile Co Clare Case A jury has found a woman, a Russian national, guilty of the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter in Co Clare, four years after the alleged attack. The verdict marks a dramatic resolution to a case that drew intense local and national attention as prosecutors outlined a brutal…
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Mother Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Eight-Year-Old Daughter in Co Clare
Verdict in Co Clare case: A mother found guilty of attempted murder A jury in Co Clare has found a woman guilty of the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter four years after the brutal attack. The defendant, identified in court records as a Russian national, faced multiple charges stemming from a violent confrontation that…
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UN agencies urge urgent child-centred AI rules as technology outpaces protections
Urgent call for child-centred AI governance As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into classrooms, social platforms, and everyday communications, a coalition of United Nations agencies led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is pressing governments to adopt robust, child-centred AI governance frameworks. The aim is to curb risks to children while preserving the transformative benefits…
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Two Women Granted Bail in Viral Lash of 12-Year-Old Girl at La, Accra
Background: A Viral Video Sparks Prosecution A video showing a 12-year-old girl being whipped by three women in a public setting in La, Accra, went viral and prompted swift police action. The incident drew widespread concern over child safety and the conduct of adults toward minors, triggering a police investigation and a court case that…
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Two Women Granted Bail Over Assault of 12-Year-Old in Viral Video
Background of the Case A viral video showing a 12-year-old girl being whipped sparked widespread outrage and a police investigation in Accra, Ghana. The incident, which occurred in the La area, led to the arrest of three women who were connected to the event. As the legal process unfolds, two of the three accused have…
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Namibia Reports 3,319 Child Neglect Cases Since 2023, Oshikoto Worst Hit
Overview: A Growing Challenge for Namibian Child Welfare Namibia’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has disclosed a troubling trend: 3,319 reported cases of child neglect since 2023. The report highlights that the problem is not isolated to a single region but shows significant intensity in Oshikoto, which appears to be the hardest hit.…
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Singapore Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter in Van and at Home
Overview of the Case The Singapore High Court delivered a conviction on January 19 in a troubling case involving a 53-year-old man who sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s daughter. The offences were alleged to have occurred when the victim was between 10 and 11 years old, with incidents taking place both at home and in a…
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Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter in Van and at Home
Singapore Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter A 53-year-old man was found guilty by the Singapore High Court on January 19 of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter in two separate locations: at the family home and in a van parked at cemeteries. The offences reportedly took place when the victim was around 10 to…
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Singapore Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter
Overview of the Case A 53-year-old man in Singapore was convicted by the High Court on January 19 of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter. The offences occurred when the victim was between 10 and 11 years old and took place in two settings: a home and a van parked at cemeteries. The conviction marks a…