EUROPE—As refugees begin to flood from #Afghanistan, reporting reemerges on a disturbing pattern: rape, sexual assault and other serious crimes, alleged majority perpetrated by Afghanis since mass migrations into European nations during the “Arab Spring”. apnews.com/article/europe…
The author, here, leaves an open-ended question on why young Afghan men are allegedly abusing women within the nation they sought refuge in.
Statistics are difficult to cite. @InfoMigrants, for example, state:
“Official crime statistics in Germany confirm an increase of nearly 13 percent in sexual assault and rape cases in 2016 compared to the previous year – with 8.6 percent reported (assailants) Afghan nationals.”
With the evacuations out of #Afghanistan, reports the Taliban have already seized control, focus is shifting on how European leaders will address a new influx of military-aged male refugees—based on lessons learned in the last decade.
Watching the videos out of the airport in Kabul, it seems the majority of women and children were pushed away, or made to fend for themselves under live gunfire, as men jumped the barricades.
“As of August 17th, His Eminence remains in serious, but stable condition. His family, who with a team of doctors, is responsible for all medical decisions while Cardinal remains sedated, on a medical ventilator, has great confidence in the care he is receiving.” #CardinalBurke
“While the Cardinal’s family appreciates the good intentions of those who have suggested treatments, consultations, etc., they ask that people refrain from sending anything further. They also ask that you not contact them…”
BELGIUM—Polish MEP @D_Tarczynski to European Parliament—
“What a festival of hypocrisy again, in the European Parliament!”
Goes on to call out members claiming “foreign interference” influencing Hungary and Poland “moral value” based legislation.
@D_Tarczynski refers to recent arrest of Bartosz Kramek (@bartek_kramek ) whose link as “Chairman of the Foundation Board” is broken at the foundation site.
The foundation put out a press release on this arrest.
The argument by @BECKETlaw: this regulation violated federal law, protecting a doctor’s conscience if a procedure violated religious/medical ethics. (Thread)
Did you hear about this?
NB: This may be a hot-button topic and one that could potentially trigger individuals.
Request to keep the thread civil, and have compassion for all sides.
Important to focus on the merits and elements of the case.