Saraïti Assimakou, the first Mahoran to publicly denounce incest, has been facing daily death threats since 2020. Her testimony has broken a taboo, but has also triggered intimidation aimed at silencing her. In a context where victims often feel endangered, she continues to advocate for her association to help others speak out. Official statistics on violence in Mayotte are skewed by the fear of reprisals.
Death threats in Mayotte: the courageous fight of an incest victim
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