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04/18 18:46 CDT Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona
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Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium
PARIS (AP) --- The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans
says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to "abusive"
searches while entering Barcelona's stadium for a Champions League match
earlier this week.
Anoush Morel, the director of Her Game Too France, told L'Equipe and RMC Sport
that her breasts, buttocks and groin were touched by a female security officer
during a pat-down at the Llus Companys Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night. Other
women reported similarly aggressive searches, she said.
In a letter Thursday, the organization condemned the practice and called on
"relevant authorities" to take action.
"It's unacceptable that spectators, fans and women in general were particularly
targeted by these intrusive and humiliating searches that constitute sexual
aggression," the letter read.
The group said there have been similar complaints at other stadiums in Europe,
usually impacting visiting fans. It called on teams, organizers of the games
and stadiums to ensure their security protocols avoid the "unfair treatment" of
supporters.
It asks UEFA to provide answers on whether visiting fans in particular are
being subjected to more aggressive searches.
A request for comment from UEFA sent on Thursday evening was not immediately
answered.
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