In Barcelona, Spain, a man was arrested for assaulting several women in the subway system but was later released. The incident, which took place at the Camp de l'Arpa metro station, adds to the city's ongoing struggle with security issues. Shocking CCTV footage showed the assailant, described as a 'migrant', attacking victims. This event is part of a larger narrative of violence against women, particularly those seeking asylum in Europe. Women seeking refugee status in Greece have reported sexual violence by smugglers, a situation exacerbated by 'complicit' policymakers. Victims face daily threats of sexual and physical assault, highlighting a systemic issue that affects unaccompanied women, with a 100 percent likelihood of experiencing violence.
"It's not just a smuggler problem. It's a structural problem. Politicians indirectly empower the smuggler to use violence. But most blame is put on migrants, rather than complicit policymakers." Women asylum seekers decry sexual abuse by people smugglers https://t.co/TvxOEBXUkK
"I was subjected to sexual and physical assault and threats every day," Women asylum-seekers describe attempts to find safety in Europe only to suffer sexual abuse by people-smugglers on their journeys https://t.co/XcAgW0S6Pc
"You cannot run and you don't know the way. You don't know anything. You want to be nice as much as possible to achieve what you want, to survive." Women asylum seekers recount sexual violence by people-smugglers and border guards while fleeing to Europe https://t.co/IXYmGOANiI
"If you are a single woman on the move without a male companion, it will 100 percent happen to you." Women asylum seekers in Europe report sexual abuse by people-smugglers https://t.co/lhZmEI3tjA
"I've watched many horror movies, but that was the most horrific movie happening in my life" Women seeking refugee status in Greece report sexual violence by smugglers https://t.co/kO2QMfqvma
"If you are a single woman on the move and without a male companion, it will 100 percent happen to you" Women seeking refugee status in Greece report sexual violence by smugglers https://t.co/kO2QMfqvma
"When you come out of this situation, you recognise: I wasn't the first one, and I will not be the last one" Women seeking refugee status in Greece report sexual violence by smugglers empowered by 'complicit' policymakers https://t.co/zgwsyPqJXJ
Barcelona “migrant” attacks women in a subway. It’s what happens when you let millions of unvetted people into your country. https://t.co/piVWMfkEgC
A young man attacked several people at random in the Barcelona subway system this morning. He was arrested but released later in the day. Barcelona has been struggling with security issues in recent years. 🇪🇸 https://t.co/4WmkXP0QgU
WATCH: 🇪🇸 A man was arrested in Spain on Friday after assaulting several women on the platform of the Camp de l'Arpa metro station in Barcelona. Shocking CCTV footage showed the assailant attacking victims as he strolled down the platform before delivering a brutal sucker punch… https://t.co/PmycBK3Pkf