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.

  • GreenKnight23@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    if I was locked in a building with a documented rapist for three months, I would lock him in the walk-in-freezer.

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      18 hours ago

      Amazing, we’ve gone from “allegations of physical assault” to “allegations of sexual assault” to “documented rapist”

      None of you should ever express any opinions about anything, ever. You’re clearly not up to the responsibility.

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        18 hours ago

        last I checked this is a social media platform for commentary and opinions, not a court room.

        You would be wise to stop and think about whom your audience is next time you decide to personally attack them.

        You may not yet be mature enough to contain your emotional outbursts, but I think with time and determination you can learn how.

        at the very least you’ll understand when to keep your opinions to yourself and know your place.

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            14 hours ago

            yes, feed my block list.

            it’s a shame your alts haven’t commented.

            although I have a feeling I know who they are and have already blocked some of them.

            pretty pathetic tbh.