Tragic Death of 6-Year-Old Girl in Lebanon Sparks Outrage and Calls for Stronger Child Protection Laws
A 6-year-old girl from Al-Minieh, north Lebanon, has tragically passed away, believed to have been the victim of a brutal rape.
The case has sparked widespread anger and outrage in Lebanon, with the girl's grandfather accused of carrying out the attack.
The victim's mother initially took her to a doctor, but upon further examination, it was revealed that the girl had been repeatedly raped.
The mother's family attempted to accuse the girl's father and his family, but the father and family members were later released.
The mother was detained for questioning and later arrested.
Samples were collected from the detainees for DNA testing.
The case has highlighted the issue of violence against children in Lebanon, with a rise in incidents in recent weeks, including the abandonment of a baby and discovery of two newborns in a box.
Domestic violence directed against women in front of their children has also increased.
Child protection laws in Lebanon are good, but the problem lies in the application of these laws and the punishment.
The collapse of informal norms and rules and the lack of punishment for offenders is believed to be contributing to the problem.