Police stumbling in the dark on GBV and crimes against children stats
The stats released, which have been withdrawn, exceeded the total population of victims
30 June 2025 - 04:30
Experts agree that unless the police sort out their statistics on gender-based violence cases and data on crimes against women and children, it will be difficult to fight the scourge. ..
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