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British pro-Palestinian activists raped in Libya: deputy PM Five Libyan men reportedly raped two British activists with a humanitarian convoy destined for the Gaza Strip AFP, Friday 29 Mar 2013 Two British activists with a humanitarian convoy destined for the Gaza Strip were subjected to a brutal gang rape by five men in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi, the deputy prime minister said Thursday. The two women of Pakistani origin "were brutally raped in front of their father," Awadh al-Barassi said on his Facebook page, condemning "a horrible act." Barassi said he had been to see the two victims in Benghazi on Thursday, and that the family was "in a very bad psychological state." The women, accompanied by their father, were with the convoy destined for the Palestinian coastal enclave blockaded by Israel when it was blocked from leaving Libya and entering Egypt. The three decided to return to Benghazi accompanied by two more Britons, with the aim of getting a flight home. But when they arrived in Libya's second city they were abducted by five unidentified men. A Western diplomatic source speaking on condition of anonymity confirmed the group had been abducted, but was unable to say the women had been sexually assaulted or raped, pending medical reports. The diplomatic source also said there had been arrests in the case, without specifying how many. Another source said the family was now being looked after at the Turkish consulate in Benghazi. Related a.. Child rape protesters call on Tunisia minister to quit a.. Main accused in Delhi gang-rape found dead in cell a.. Seven to hang for Sudan child rape, lawyer says a.. Shura MPs fault protesters for Tahrir Square rapes, sexual harassment [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
