Omusati records 465 GBV cases in one year
The Omusati region in Namibia reported 465 cases of gender-based violence and 204 cases of child physical abuse during the 2025/26 financial year. Local officials are calling for community action to break the culture of silence and improve the speed of reporting these crimes.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing social crisis of domestic violence in the region and the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing crimes that occur behind closed doors.
The Omusati region recorded 465 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) during the 2025/26 financial year.
The article relies on official government statistics and quotes from regional authorities.
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