Summary

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.

  • the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    I would think frontier justice would apply nicely in this situation. Just boot the asshole out in the cold and nature will solve the problem for you.

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    15 days ago

    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?

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    15 days ago

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

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      14 days 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.