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Cyprus is no longer a safe place for (young, single) women to holiday?

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Kraai · 30/12/2019 11:57

The teen went back to her ONS's room for consensual sex. When there, 11 of his mates burst in and filmed while three of them then raped her. She went to the police and reported it. They were detained. They said it was consensual and was "with love" (I kid you not!). She was interviewed at length with no legal representation and the police decided she was lying. She was then charged with the crime of making up a crime and has been unable to come home since the summer. The guys were all allowed to return to Israel where some of them have since said things indicating she wasn't lying at all and I'm pretty sure the video was shared (from memory, which may be wrong). She's had psychological evaluation saying she's suffering badly from PTSD.

It's worth noting that the Cyprus is a very popular destination for young Israelis to let off steam before they start national service and there's a strong political tie between the two.

So, AIBU to say that Cyprus is no longer a safe destination for young woman? If the worst happens to you and you report it and the police think you're not a credible witness, YOU will end up in jail. Knowing how traumatic reporting something like a stolen wallet in a foreign police station can be, the idea that a woman would be interviewed without legal representation in a state of severe distress, however that manifests, and then not believed and charged means that men have been given free rein to rape in Cyprus. Especially if it's in a potential "grey zone".

https://www.bbc.com/news/videoandd_audio/headlines/50944483/cyprus-rape-claim-case-it-s-a-very-worrying-conviction

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 30/12/2019 17:16

Evening everyone - we've been getting a high number of reports about this thread and have already made several deletions. Clearly it's a really important discussion and we don't wish to see it derailed by posts which break our Talk Guidelines. This includes victim blaming and perpetuation of rape myths as well as posts which appear influenced by antisemitic canards.

Thanks to those who reported - please do let us know if you see anything else which is concerning.

LilyMumsnet · 30/12/2019 17:51

[quote FairyLightsAreMyCrack]@YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet Why have you deleted my post in which I linked to an official fundraiser set up by the rape victims family?

Is it because I used the word 'arseholes'? Or because you object to an official fundraiser? Crown Confused[/quote]

Hello,

We don't allow any links to gofundme pages or crowdfunders and this is a blanket policy across the site.

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