Minor Who Was Deliberately Blinded By Her Father In Tonj East County Has Been Airlifted To Juba For Medical Treatment
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Mary Akuot Agany, The Blinded Minor |
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In abiook village, Tony East County, Warrap State a minor known as Mary Akuot was deliberately blinded by her father..
The minor has been airlifted by a prominent "business woman" to Juba central Equatoria State for specialized treatment.
The incident happened when the father of the victim Mr. Agany Kit Achuil took the minor to the forest and pricked her eyes.
The father of the minor said that, the minor was wayward and claimed that the minor has joined wrong groups which brings shame to the family that was why he had to do what he did.
The prominent business woman who helped to airlift the minor to juba spoke to the media saying that, she condemned the actions of the minor father and urged the government to ensure that justice is served.
“What happened to Akuot should not be allowed to happen to anybody’s child,” she said. “We have laws in this country and if anyone takes the law into his hands that is wrong.” Enoka said.
“We call on the government and NGOs to support us in treating Akuot. It is our collective responsibility,” she implored. “The government should also make sure the person responsible should be brought to book as an example. Because after Akuot who is next?” Enoka urged.
Gen. Daniel Justin who is also the police spokesperson said that, the investigations have been completed and soon the culprit will be arraign in the court of law.
“This gender-based violence has become an issue these days so we are appealing to the public to please treat their children well and also for the mothers and children themselves whenever there is a case, to report it to the police,” he advised. “They should not shy from reporting a case against your father or mother.”Gen. Justin said.
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