New taboo-breaking cases of child abuse in Lebanon brought to light

From torture and sexual harassment to rape, official authorities count an average of three cases per week, cases of children who are definitely not living their childhood.     

Only a few hours passed on the death of 3-month-old Ghena Mahmoud Abd al-Razek Hawana that shook the Lebanese society, before another case is brought to light: an 8-month-old baby was rushed to Rafik Hariri University Hospital with bruises, scars and burns in several parts of his body.     

In a similar context, an 8-year-old girl was sexually harassed in Sidon. Despite the fact that the perpetrator is now behind bars, many abusers like him are still enjoying their freedom at the expense of our children.       

Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abu Faour told LBCI that Lebanon is waking up to an alarming new phenomenon. Abu Faour added that each person who physically assaults or sexually abuses a child must know that he will not go unpunished, stressing the important role of the judiciary in this regard.

*** To read the full story of Ghena Abd al-Razek Hawana, click here.