The United Nations human rights chief has called on governments to ramp up efforts to prevent rape and sexual crimes, but cautioned against laws that carry cruel and inhuman punishments, including surgical castration and the death penalty.
Michelle Bachelet's comments follow reports of horrific rapes in various countries and the enactment of new government legislation that violate international human rights laws.
UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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