The Child Protection Office affiliated to the Ministry of Health last year has recorded 60 cases of ‘sexual assault’ on children in Kuwait, out of a total of 616 cases, most of which occurred within the family, reports Al-Rai daily. Dr Mona Al-Khawari revealed many cases of child abuse were recorded in 2017, including 232 cases of physical assault, 182 negligence, 60 sexual assault, 79 what she called ‘emotional assault’ and 3 cases of MBP (a form of child abuse).
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Five people died in Salmiya
Five people died and four others were injured in a fiery fire that gutted an apartment building in Salmiyah on Monday, the fire department said.
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Indian beggar arrested with two kids
A 1977-born Indian woman, identified as M.Y.S., was arrested in Hawally area for begging along with two children, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
