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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to request a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations regarding the alarming rise in incidences of femicide and troubling trend of arbitrary arrests and abductions of youths in the country. In the last 90 days alone, the country has witnessed the tragic deaths of 97 women due to violence. This serious trend of femicide has reached crisis levels, devastating families and communities and undermining our societal fabric, thus demanding immediate investigation and action by this House. It is imperative to strengthen legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to protect our women and hold perpetrators accountable. Moreover, there are alarming reports of youth abductions, which are equally distressing as many young people disappear under mysterious circumstances, often resulting in tragic outcomes. This is not just a crime against individuals, but an assault on our nation's future. Noting the severity of the above incidences, I request the committee to- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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