“Rapes surge in Sri Lanka amid weak laws” by Dinouk Colombage

In Features: Recent allegations that a naval officer in the northern city of Jaffna raped an 11-year-old girl have cast a spotlight on the growing problem of sexual violence in Sri Lanka. According to police figures, incidents of rape have increased by nearly 20 percent in the last two years, with 4,393 cases registered during 2012-2014 as compared to 3,624 in 2010-2012. “While this particular case has received significant media attention, thousands of others do not,” said Professor Savithri Fernando, who counsels victims of sexual abuse.

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DM (21 août 2014). “Rapes surge in Sri Lanka amid weak laws” by Dinouk Colombage. SRI LANKA & DIASPORAS. Consulté le 24 mars 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/u8g5


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