No justice for Mauritanias rape victims - 24 Jul 08 [cuFfYTIozcX]
Subscribe to our channel In the last year in Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott, the number of reported sexual assaults has tripled. But rape convictions in the north-west African country remain rare. Charity groups say its because judges are poorly educated about sexual violence, and outdated laws make it difficult to bring rapists to justice. Zeina Awad has this report. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Website: google+: