{
  "id": 16622490,
  "title": "We’ll get trauma support for all Obuasi SHTS sexual assault victims and protect whistleblowers —Haruna Iddrisu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/well-get-trauma-support-for-all-obuasi-shts-sexual-assault-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:58:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/well-get-trauma-support-for-all-obuasi-shts-sexual-assault-victims-and-protect-whistleblowers-haruna-iddrisu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has pledged to provide trauma-informed support for the 19 students impacted by the sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Speaking to the media, he reaffirmed the government's commitment to holding those responsible accountable and ensuring a thorough investigation.\n\nThe Minister stated that he took immediate action after JoyNews investigative correspondent Manasseh Azure Awuni alerted him to the case before its public disclosure. Iddrisu expressed his gratitude to Awuni and JoyNews for bringing the matter to light through their investigative report, \"Inside the Dreaded Headmaster's Bungalow.\" He emphasized that the focus must remain on adhering to the law and respecting due process as they work towards establishing the facts.\n\nIn addition to providing support for the affected students, Iddrisu announced plans to protect whistleblowers, including journalists like Awuni, by safeguarding them from potential repercussions. He also disclosed ongoing discussions with telecommunications company MTN to create a dedicated hotline for reporting abuse in schools, allowing students, parents, staff, and members of the public to report cases and provide information that could aid investigations.",
  "summary": "Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has promised trauma-informed support for 19 students affected by the alleged sexual abuse case at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), while announcing measures to protect students and make it easier for them to report abuse.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS: Plan International demands justice, nationwide school safeguarding reforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/obuasi-shts-plan-international-demands-justice-nationwide-school",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:33:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS abuse scandal: Haruna Iddrisu promises prosecution, school safety reforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/obuasi-shts-abuse-scandal-haruna-iddrisu-promises-prosecution-school",
        "published": "2026-10-26T16:16:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Due process will be followed - Education Minister assures as GES D-G and Gender Minister storm Obuasi SHTS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/due-process-will-be-followed-education-minister-assures-as-ges-d-g",
        "published": "2026-10-26T16:25:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}