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Somaliland passes first law against rape
Source: BBC
Somaliland passes first law against rape
8 January 2018
For the first time in its history, the self-declared republic of Somaliland has passed a law against rape.
In the past, a victim's family could force them to marry their rapist to avoid being shamed.
Rapists now stand to face at least 30 years in prison.
Somaliland declared itself independent from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as a country. There is still no law against rape in Somalia.
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8 January 2018
For the first time in its history, the self-declared republic of Somaliland has passed a law against rape.
In the past, a victim's family could force them to marry their rapist to avoid being shamed.
Rapists now stand to face at least 30 years in prison.
Somaliland declared itself independent from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as a country. There is still no law against rape in Somalia.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42604496
