Festival de fertilité : Des femmes traquées et agressées sexuellement, le Nigeria sous le choc
A fertility festival called "Alue-Do," held on March 19 in the Nigerian city of Ozoro, descended into scenes of gang rape. Videos showing groups of young men chasing, undressing, and assaulting women in public places circulated on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Several cases of rape were reportedly reported.
Traditional authorities in Ozoro town say the Alue-Do festival was originally intended to pray for women's fertility, but individuals described as "thugs" took advantage of the occasion to commit assaults, under the pretext that women should not leave their homes during the entire festivities.
They strongly refute the reports that likened the event to a "rape festival." However, an investigation was opened, leading to the arrest of more than 15 people suspected of being among the perpetrators of these attacks.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, strongly condemned the violence in a statement, declaring that "no tradition or custom gives any man the right to violate the dignity or freedom of a woman or girl."
A petition has been launched calling for the permanent banning of this so-called cultural festival.
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