Rape Viewed as Major Problem Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Rape Viewed as Major Problem Across Sub-Saharan Africa

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Rape Viewed as Major Problem Across Sub-Saharan AfricaPrevalent in countries with violence in recent pastby Christine Delmeiren

NAIROBI -- Majorities in nearly all 18 sub-Saharan African countries surveyed in 2009 say rape is a major problem in their countries. A median of 77% of sub-Saharan Africans see rape as this much of a problem, but in six countries, the percentage saying this reaches 90% or higher.


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