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Pamplona protesters call for justice after 'Wolf Pack' trial verdict

Thousands took to the streets of Pamplona, Spain, for the third day running to protest over the lenient sentences given to five men accused of gang raping a minor at a bull-running festival two years ago.

Spain

Spanish law not the problem in ‘Wolf Pack’ case, says victim’s lawyer

Euronews spoke to the lawyer representing the victim in a controversial case that sparked protests when five men accused of gang rape were found guilty of the lesser offence of sexual abuse.

Spain

Spain to review law on sexual offences

Following mass protests against the sentences handed down to a gang of sex offenders, Spain says it will review its laws on sexual offences

Spain

Thousands demonstrate after Spain's 'Wolf Pack' trial

A court’s decision to clear five men of rape has led to criticism, outrage and demonstrations in cities across Spain.

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Spain

9-year sentence for ‘wolf pack’ sex assailants sparks outrage in Spain

People are condemning the ruling on social media, while protests are planned across the country.

World News

As it happened this morning: April 27

Good morning Europe! Euronews brings you the latest news live as it happens this morning.

World News

India approves death penalty for child rapists

Recent cases of child rapes have stoked protest across the country.

India

Protests increase over rape cases of children in India

Eight men accused of involvement in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state appeared in court on Monday. It's the first hearing in a case that sparked nationwide outrage and criticism of the ruling party.

Ireland

Thousands protest across Ireland for second day over rugby rape trial

Discontent over the handling of a high-profile rape trial involving two Ireland rugby players is showing no sign of abating as thousands of protesters took to the streets for a second day on Saturday.

Ireland

Protesters rally across Ireland over handling of high-profile rape trial

A high-profile rape trial involving two Ireland rugby players has brought thousands out on to the streets across Ireland to protest the handling of the case and inspired a new 'I belive her' campaign.

Germany

Life sentence for student murder in Germany

The asylum seeker claims to be from Afghanistan and the murder of the 19 year old in 2016 at Freiburg fueled a backlash against a mass migration

USA

Accusers’ dad charges at Larry Nassar during sentencing hearing

Father of victims restrained in court after charging at disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

France

Tariq Ramadan is 'taken into custody following rape accusations'

Prominent Islamic Studies academic Tariq Ramadan was taken into custody by French police following rape accusations, a judicial source told Reuters on Wednesday.

France

French Government rallies round minister accused of rape

French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin faces rape allegations dating back to 2009: prominent members of the Macron government have sprung to his defence.

Europe News

Exhibition challenges victim-blaming rape myth

"What were you wearing?" It's a question that's often put to the victims of sexual violence. It suggests that the way they were dressed may have had something to do with the attack -- and thereby insinuates that the victim bears some responsibility.

Belgium

Brussels exhibition shows 'no outfit prevents rape'

“The belief that clothing or what someone’s wearing ‘causes’ rape is extremely damaging for survivors,” exhibition organiser Delphine Goossens told Euronews.

Pakistan

Pakistani TV anchor brings young daughter on air to protest rape, kill

"I want the culprit to hang and justice for Zainab," she told Euronews.

Sweden

Swedish man sentenced to 10 years for ‘online rape’

Under Swedish law, rape doesn’t have to involve intercourse

World News

How do different European countries define the age of sexual consent?

At what age is sex with a child assumed nonconsensual, if at all, in different European countries?

Egypt

Egyptian lawyer says raping women in revealing clothing is ‘national duty’

“A girl walking like this – harassing her is a patriotic duty and raping her is a national duty.”

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