As families search for loved ones and casualty verification continues, the incident risks further destabilising an already volatile region. Diplomats and rights monitors are watching closely, with calls mounting for de-escalation and dialogue.
Police have indicated that the operation remains under review and that subsequent legal steps will rest on the findings from questioning and verification.
The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act still uses the term “child pornography” for child sexual abuse material – an outdated phrasing that can minimise the gravity of the crime.
Police have indicated that the operation remains under review and that subsequent legal steps will rest on the findings from questioning and verification.