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Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 21, 2026
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True trauma of political violence - a study of 9 countries

Long-term exposure to political violence directly triggers higher rates of domestic abuse...
✨ Key Highlights
A new study reveals that long-term exposure to political violence in 9 African countries significantly increases the risk of interpersonal violence, including abuse within families and relationships, long after the initial conflict has ended.
- Over 15 years of exposure to political violence is linked to a higher likelihood of sexual, emotional, and physical violence against children and youth.
- The study, conducted by development economists and public health experts, analyzed data from 35,439 young people aged 13 to 24.
- Key drivers identified include a culture of insecurity, social learning of violence, shifting social norms, economic hardship, and "broken systems" that fail to protect children.
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