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Sierra Leone's president has declared a national emergency over rape and sexual violence in a keynote address.

Julius Maada Bio said hundreds of cases of rape and sexual assault are reported in the west African nation each month against women, girls and babies as young as three months old.

The president declared that those who sexually assault minors will face life in prison. He added that 70 per cent of victims are under 15.

The current law carries a maximum penalty of 15 years, and very few cases have been prosecuted.

'With this declaration, I have also directed the following: that all government hospitals must provide free medical treatment and certificate to every victim of rape and sexual abuse,' he said.

Mr Bio's declaration comes after months of campaigning by activists.

Thousands of cases are unreported because of a culture of silence or indifference, leaving victims traumatised, he said, adding that he wants to increase awareness.

The government will engage communities and civil society in dialogue to end the scourge that is slowly wrecking the nation, the president said.

That will involve addressing gaps in the Sexual Offences Act of 2012, he said.
 
Sierra Leone is in the top ten of the poorest countries in the world. Absolute dump. Over half of adults can’t even fucking read. I have no idea how they could even begin to approach this problem when so many people are too uneducated to understand.

Edit: Fun fact! Their life expectancy is only 51 years. Can’t believe I almost forgot this tidbit.
 
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Sierra Leone is in the top ten of the poorest countries in the world. Absolute dump. Over half of adults can’t even fucking read. I have no idea how they could even begin to approach this problem when so many people are too uneducated to understand.

Edit: Fun fact! Their life expectancy is only 51 years. Can’t believe I almost forgot this tidbit.

Life expectancy matches many Native American tribes
 
Life expectancy matches many Native American tribes

I don’t think “many” is correct, but you’re right about the Lakotas in Pine Ridge Reservation. Age 48 for men and age 52 for women. Holy fucking hell, I did not expect that.

On the other hand, they live in North Dakota and I’m not sure a long lifespan is something I would want if I was stuck there.
 
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