Marie Forestier

@MarieForestier

TV Journalist. Covering Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran. Visiting Fellow @ LSE Centre for Women Peace & Security. Former correspondent in Afghanistan

Joined November 2011

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  1. A reminder that studies show around 40% women in suffer abuse and murder rate for women increased by 1400% between 2003-10.

  2. Turkey's justice minister is on TV defending a bill that would give a pass to men who sexually abuse children if they marry the victim.

  3. : Taleban could be investigated for murder, intentionally targeting civilians, deprivation of physical liberty

  4. : NDS, Afghan police, ALP could be investigated for torture, outrages upon personal dignity, sexual violence

  5. : US military, CIA could be investigated for torture, cruel treatment, outrages upon personal dignity, rape

  6. Sexual violence is seen as and there is a stigma attached. Cannot rush interviews, must take care of mental health-

  7. They also hoping to exploit increased tensions among rebel group, growing frustration of hungry civilians struggling to survive siege

  8. What are the challenges of investigating sexual violence in ? Join us tomorrow

  9. Brilliant piece. Must read to understand , and more coming up in Europe

  10. This totally makes sense...

  11. By arresting top representatives, , Turkish govt doesn't give any incentive to militants to chose political solution

  12. Conflict-related sexual violence is a preventable crime, and should be a priority for the new UN Secretary-General

  13. What ethical concerns arise when documenting the experiences of survivors of sexual violence? Join us 16 Nov

  14. Exclusive: International Criminal Court poised to open investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan.

  15. Most common response to why civilians stayed when ISIS took over: "And go where? We couldn't afford to leave. If we did, we'd be detained."

  16. Documenting a crime “worse than death” on crimes of pro-regime forces in via

  17. Germany, France, Sweden & others are investigating grave crimes in & . Hope for

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