Sexual Harassment

In the ongoing Syekh Ahmad Al Misry santri harassment case, key reporter Habib Mahdi Alatas has pointed out irregularities in the preacher's departure to Egypt, including a last-minute power of attorney and doubts over his mother's surgery excuse. He also highlighted ongoing victim intimidation.

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PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Daop 1 Jakarta has vowed zero tolerance for sexual harassment on trains, promising tough sanctions including police reports and blacklisting. Manager of Public Relations Franoto Wibowo made the statement on Kartini Day. The company has implemented various prevention measures.

A Judicial Conduct Tribunal has cleared Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of impeachable conduct in a sexual harassment case, but legal expert Dr Sheena Swemmer argues the report overlooks key constitutional principles on equality and power imbalances.

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Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office upheld a second-instance ruling against Navy Captain Conrado Andrés Jiménez Montealagre, removing him from service and barring him for 16 years due to sexual harassment of a medical intern in 2023.

Brazil's Federal Police has indicted former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida for sexual harassment, with the case now headed to the Attorney General's Office. One alleged victim is Equality Minister Anielle Franco, who confirmed the claims in a deposition. Almeida denies the accusations and was dismissed in September 2024 following the revelations.

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A man in his 60s stabbed three people at a redevelopment cooperative office in eastern Seoul after being fired over an alleged sexual assault. The victims were hospitalized but are not in life-threatening condition. The suspect was arrested at the scene.