"I was caught off guard when those criminals brought my daughter and I saw her in this condition. Reflecting the stigma associated with sexual abuse in this Muslim nation, the girls' parents initially refused to report her case to authorities. Rape victims in Morocco often face backlash in a conservative society where they are often blamed for their ordeals. In Morocco, violence against women remains widespread and a largely taboo subject. Over 50 percent reported having been emotionally abusive to their wives, and 15 percent acknowledged using physical violence against women.

Source: Fox News August 30, 2018 20:26 UTC