{"id":49602,"date":"2026-11-10T13:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49602"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:25:52","slug":"a-girl-hospitalised-after-alleged-beating-by-her-brother-in-lakes-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/10\/a-girl-hospitalised-after-alleged-beating-by-her-brother-in-lakes-state\/","title":{"rendered":"A girl hospitalised after alleged beating by her brother in Lakes State"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Yang Ater Yang<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A teenage girl from Rumbek, North County, in Lakes State, has been hospitalised for nearly three weeks after allegedly being severely beaten by her brother over returning late from fetching water.<\/p>\n

The victim is receiving treatment at Rumbek State Hospital after sustaining serious injuries to her buttocks during the incident at Akot Cattle Camp.<\/p>\n

According to her account, her brother, who was allegedly drunk, assaulted her after she returned late from a water point. She said she attempted to explain the reason for her delay, but he refused to listen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went to the water point to fetch water, and when I returned late, my drunk brother started beating me. I tried to explain why I was late, but he could not listen to me,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Agum said her injuries worsened, prompting her family to take her to Rumbek State Hospital for medical attention.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the incident, Peter Gum Ater, Director General at the Ministry of Gender and Social Welfare, condemned the alleged assault, describing it as an unacceptable violation of children’s rights.<\/p>\n

He said disagreements within families should be resolved through peaceful means rather than violence, particularly when dealing with children.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere can be misunderstandings, but there are peaceful ways of disciplining your sister or daughter without resorting to violence. When you use violence, it is against the law and a violation of children’s rights. I condemn this act in the strongest terms possible,\u201d Ater said.<\/p>\n

He further expressed concern over the growing cases of gender-based violence against women and girls, including forced and early marriages, physical assault, and other forms of abuse.<\/p>\n

Ater urged communities to abandon violent practices and respect the rights and dignity of women and children.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Daniel Laat Kon, Coordinator of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) in Lakes State, confirmed the incident and condemned the alleged beating.<\/p>\n

He described the girl’s condition as serious, saying she had sustained extensive injuries and was unable to sit independently.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very unfortunate situation whereby this girl has been thoroughly tortured and beaten by her brother. She is currently nursing wounds around her buttocks and is unable to sit alone,\u201d Kon said.<\/p>\n

He called on the government to ensure a thorough investigation and hold the alleged perpetrator accountable.<\/p>\n

Kon also urged communities to strengthen awareness campaigns against gender-based violence and promote peaceful ways of resolving family disputes.<\/p>\n

At the hospital, David Dak, the surgical officer in charge of the surgical ward, said Agum was admitted approximately three weeks ago following the incident.<\/p>\n

He said the girl had sustained deep wounds affecting both buttocks and initially arrived at the hospital in a weak and malnourished condition, with low blood levels.<\/p>\n

According to Dak, the patient has received medical attention and remains under the care of doctors, with support from CUAAM International.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was beaten and sustained injuries to both buttocks, particularly the lower parts. The wounds are deep and require continued medical attention,\u201d Dak said.<\/p>\n

He explained that the injuries would require several months of treatment, including possible skin grafting, before the patient could fully recover.<\/p>\n

Dak added that Agum’s condition had improved since admission, noting that she could now communicate with family members and sit with assistance, although she remained unable to sit independently.<\/p>\n

For her part, Agum said she had been lying on her bed since arriving at the hospital because of the injuries.<\/p>\n

She also claimed that her brother had not visited her following the incident, despite requests from some community members.<\/p>\n

The case has renewed calls from government officials and civil society organisations for stronger protection of women and girls, community awareness, and accountability for perpetrators of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n

Stakeholders have urged families and communities to resolve domestic disagreements peacefully and ensure that violence is not used as a means of discipline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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