Dar es Salaam, March 22 -- MWANZA: IN a concerted effort to combat sexual violence, particularly rape, judges are calling on community members to assist victims in obtaining Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid (DNA) evidence which can serve as crucial proof in securing convictions.

The call was made during a recent three-day annual meeting for Judges-in-Charge of High Court, zones and divisions, where judicial strategies were discussed.

Judges emphasised the importance of victims seeking immediate medical attention to ensure fresh sperm samples are collected for accurate DNA testing.

“We encourage public education to raise awareness about how rape cases can obtain sufficient evidence to convict the accused beyond a reasonable doubt,” sa...