Benin: Newborn Found Buried Alive in Bush

A newborn was discovered shortly after noon in a bushy area in Benin, after a man needing to attend to a natural need noticed the presence of the baby and raised the alarm. Residents retrieved the baby from the ground, with its crying confirming it was alive. Police responded to investigate the circumstances of the burial and identify those involved, with no information yet on the mother’s identity or motives. The health status of the newborn after rescue is not specified.