Victim, she also suffered from intimidation after filing the Complaint at
the PPO, to the extent that she was threatened and led to her being framed
with prostitution accusations.
135.
The Fourth Victim on her part alleges that, while she was participating in
the demonstration, she was attacked by thugs who beat her up and tried
to tear off her clothes. She alleges that she had men following her and also
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calling her names such as „slut‟ and „whore.‟ As a result of the incidents,
the Fourth Victim alleges that she was severely traumatized to the extent
that she had to be on anti-depressants, and suffered from physical injuries
for three months.38
136.
It is further alleged by the Fourth Victim that while the above mentioned
assaults were taking place, law enforcement officers on the scene refused
to come to her assistance.
137.
Three clear conclusions are obvious from the submissions of the
statements made by the Victims;
a. The Victims were exclusively women;
b. The Victims were not protected from the perpetrators and other
unidentified actors during the demonstrations; and
c. The violations were perpetrated on the Victims because of their
gender.
38
Ibid ( Iman‟s affidavit).
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