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Inside a secure compound: An investigation into the rape of a female soldier at the Elysee Palace in France

Authorities are investigating a complaint by a service woman at the presidential palace about rape by another soldier, who has since been removed from office.

The incident happened in July, during a farewell to staff members, and was revealed amid a lively discussion about sexual violence in the country.

"Rape can happen anywhere, to anyone, even in the most secure places"

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Saturday, 13 November 2021, 21:16

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Authorities in France have opened an investigation on suspicion of rape that took place earlier this year at the Elysee Palace - the Paris Prosecutor's Office announced yesterday (Friday). According to the office of French President Emanuel Macron, a soldier working at the palace has complained against another soldier, who has since been removed from office. The prosecution told the Associated Press that the investigation opened on July 12 and that the soldier was being questioned as an "assistant witness" - a status under which he has not yet become an official suspect facing a potential indictment at this stage. No further details were provided from the prosecution.

The Elysee said he would not respond to the ongoing investigation, but stressed that upon receiving the complaint, "measures were taken immediately: listening, supporting and accompanying the victim." The analysis states that officials are waiting for the findings of the judicial investigation before deciding whether other actions are needed.

An official, who spoke anonymously, said Defense Secretary Florence Farley had opened an internal administrative investigation.

The newspaper "Libération reported that the attack occurred after a farewell party at the Elysee Palace staff members on July 1. According to the report, macaroni attended a party, but the rape happened after he left the place, building Save presidential compound. Macaroon lives Elysees.

Exposing the rape investigation comes against the backdrop of efforts Growing up in France to fight sexual violence and talk about the phenomenon.

"It shows that rape can happen anywhere, in any socio-economic environment, to anyone. "Even in the safest places," said Susie Rotman, a spokeswoman for the Women's Rights Collective and founder of a rape victim group. "Sexual violence is everywhere."

The global #MeToo movement has encouraged more victims to report sexual violence in France, but they are still in the minority. , Seeking justice in rape cases - especially if the suspect is a police officer or a soldier - is a "real battle" because of the legal, political and emotional obstacles involved.

Tens of thousands of women in France have shared on social media in recent weeks evidence of harassment or inappropriate treatment when they filed complaints about sexual offenses.

In addition, more and more evidence has recently been posted on networks about inappropriate sexual behavior in the media and theater industries, following similar affair linked around sports coaches and cultural figures.

Rothman called for the establishment of special courts to deal with sexual offense cases and for further training of police officers to deal with them.

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