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Sierra Leone is battling with a 'silent epidemic' of sexual and gender based violence

Police say the cases of sexual violence has almost doubled in one year

Sierra Leone's President - Julius Maada Bio has declared a national emergency, following an upsurge in sexual violence, many involving the rape of a minor.The United States cuts military aid to Cameroon following credible allegations that it's military carried out human rights violations in the country.

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