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A South African scientist at the remote Sanae IV Antarctic base has been accused of sexual assault and violent threats, prompting urgent pleas for help.

The 10-person team is stranded for months due to extreme winter conditions. Officials were warned of the escalating situation as early as December but failed to act.

South Africa’s environment department has launched an investigation and is offering counseling.

The incident raises concerns over psychological screening for Antarctic missions, echoing past violent incidents in South Africa’s research programs.

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 day ago

this article says physical assault, not sexual.

“An intervention is in place,” he said. “The person who assaulted the team leader is remorseful and has been psychologically re-evaluated willingly.” Asked what triggered the alleged assault, George said: “It was a dispute over a task the team leader wanted the team to do – a weather-dependent task that required a schedule change.”

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The articles is so interesting! Why not have our greatest heroe leaders enjoy some of this peaceful resort-like friendly environment? Orange man would absolute love it. Swasticman too would love the outdoors! There, the white snow is powerful! One might say it has white....maybe one might not say that, wink, wink! C'mon O man and S man, go check it out! Maybe clean up DEI over there?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

And lets hope they do not forget that warm clothes are completely unnecessary, the freezing temperatures are a radical leftist liberal hoax!!! The truth is Antarctica is a desert and deserts are warm!!!! So dress in cool summer clothing, a pair of shorts, t shirt, flip flops and underwear is all those two will need! America needs them there to truly become great again. And if that isn’t convincing enough, remember that Austrian painter you both are so very fond of had quite an avid curiosity concerning Antarctica!!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 17 hours ago

The trans community is totally gonna hate that. They can't stand to watch a good Republican president show everyone his muscles on love TV from the desert dunes of the Antarctic. Forget the settlement, I'd go there and get dropped off from a blackhawk just to show how strong I was.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

First of all these are allegations. An investigation should be conducted to gather all evidence to see if charges should be filed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 19 hours ago

The "sexual" part in fact appears to have been completely made up by the telegraph.

Physical assault can cover anything from blocking a doorway to attempted murder. Let's not jump to conclusions.

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