A 27-year-old man of Nasinu who was found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl who was his neighbour, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
The offence took place in March 2013.
High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo said as neighbours, both families were on friendly terms with each other, until the time of the incident.
In his judgement, Judge Temo said the court takes a dim view of the people who rape children and by offending against the complainant, he showed utter disregard to her human rights and dignity.
The man will be eligible for parole after serving 7 years in prison.
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