Zambia: 14-year-old Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Defilement

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

Zambia: 14-year-old Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Defilement

A 14-year-old girl in Zambia has given birth after allegedly being defiled. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and highlighted issues of sexual violence and child exploitation in the country. Local authorities are urged to strengthen protective measures for young girls and to pursue perpetrators of such crimes.

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