A sexual assault survivor in Sittwe, Myanmar. More rape victims have come forward to seek legal help. Photo: AFP A sexual assault survivor in Sittwe, Myanmar. More rape victims have come forward to seek legal help. Photo: AFP
A sexual assault survivor in Sittwe, Myanmar. More rape victims have come forward to seek legal help. Photo: AFP
Myanmar
Asia /  Southeast Asia

Woman gang-raped by soldiers wins legal battle in Myanmar

  • Three soldiers jailed for 20 years with hard labour
  • Victim grapples daily with deep social stigma

Topic |   Myanmar
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 11:11pm, 18 Dec, 2020

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A sexual assault survivor in Sittwe, Myanmar. More rape victims have come forward to seek legal help. Photo: AFP A sexual assault survivor in Sittwe, Myanmar. More rape victims have come forward to seek legal help. Photo: AFP
A sexual assault survivor in Sittwe, Myanmar. More rape victims have come forward to seek legal help. Photo: AFP
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