84.8% of Reported Cases of Violence Still Under Police Investigation
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TLDR
- In July 2026, a total of 138 cases of gender-based violence were reported in Zanzibar, showing a 3.5% decline from June's 143 cases.
- Children made up 85.5% of the victims, with 118 out of 138 cases involving children, including 95 girls and 23 boys.
- Rape was the most frequently reported offence, accounting for 62 cases or 44.9% of all incidents reported in July.
- Western 'A' District had the highest number of gender-based violence cases with 32 incidents, while Southern and Mkoani districts had the lowest with four cases each.
- The statistics indicate a 29% increase in reported cases compared to July 2025, when 107 cases were recorded.