Joint Fact-Finding Team Finds Sexual Violence in the May 1998 Tragedy
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Beyond the riots that caused deaths and injuries, another impact of the May 1998 tragedy was the occurrence of sexual violence. Forms of sexual violence found during the May 1998 riots included rape, rape with assault, sexual assault/abuse, and sexual harassment.
The Joint Fact-Finding Team (TGPF) found evidence of sexual violence in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, Medan, and Surabaya, with a total of 85 victims. This sexual violence included 52 victims of rape, 14 victims of rape with assault, 10 victims of sexual assault/abuse, and 9 victims of sexual harassment.
Sexual violence during the May 1998 riots occurred in homes, on streets, and in front of businesses, with the majority taking place inside homes/buildings. The TGPF also found that most rape cases were gang rapes, where victims were raped by multiple perpetrators in turns at the same time.
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