Underage Senegal rape victim gives birth to twins

The 10-year-old girl who was raped but unable to terminate her pregnancy due to Senegal's ban on abortion has given birth to twin boys, The Guardian reported.

In an interview with the Senegalese women lawyers' association, the girl, who has just turned 11, was asked whether she was pleased that the rapist – her neighbour – was in police custody. "No," she answered. "I want him to be killed because he has stopped me from going to school."


The girl gave birth in the seventh month of her pregnancy, on 21 February. The babies spent a week in an incubator and are understood to be in good health.


"I did not realise I was pregnant. My mother saw my body changing and because I was vomiting she took me to the hospital. In the last few months my head ached and I could hardly stand up."


Asked what she remembered about the birth she said: "Nothing. I woke up and I realised I was not pregnant any more, and I saw the twins.”


The girl's mother, who sells vegetables at the market, said she had approached a female community leader for advice after doctors confirmed the pregnancy. Her moves to approach the state prosecutor were supported by legal volunteers. The rapist was swiftly taken into police custody, where he awaits trial.
 

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