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Malawi: Criminal Probe Sought After Malawi Police Compensate Rape Victims

[VOA] Blantrye, Malawi -- Malawi's government has paid thousands of dollars in compensation to women who allegedly were sexually assaulted by police officers during post-election protests. Lawyers for victims and human rights campaigners, however, say the money alone is not enough. They want suspects to be arrested and tried in court. Police have promised a fresh investigation.

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