Surge seen in crimes against children

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Charles Parkinson

The Child Protection Unit (CPU) has seen a surge in cases of serious crimes against children in recent weeks, though the NGO says that partly reflects their expanded presence in Cambodia and improved reporting practices.

Forty-four rapes of children as young as four years old were reported between July 1 and August 10 – an average of more than one per day.

During that period, the CPU also dealt with the kidnapping of a three-day-old baby and a serious assault against a 15-month-old toddler.

“It’s been a horrendous month and a half,” said CPU director of operations James McCabe, who said suspects have been identified in all of the cases, with 35 arrests already made

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