The Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Ministry has condemned the brutal abuse of a 5-year-old girl by her family members in the Omaheke Region.

The incident, which happened towards the end of July, came to light in a video circulated on social media.

The Chief Public Relations Officer in the ministry, Lucas Haufiku, strongly condemned the act against the 5-year-old, who was allegedly assaulted by her three cousins, aged 6, 8, and 12, together with her aunt, at her uncle's home.