The state is seeking orders to be allowed to yet again transfer the 65 victims who were rescued from Shakahola forest to a prison facility. The victims had been rescued from the Shakahola forest on diverse dates between May and late June this year. Last month, the victims spent three nights at Shimo La Tewa Prison after they staged a hunger strike at the rescue centre. “To avoid cases of unwanted pregnancies or SGBV, we must find a place where male and female victims are held separately,” Yamina said. At Shimo la Tewa prison there will also be proper record keeping and police will be able to conclude their investigations on time.

Source: The Star July 26, 2023 07:59 UTC