'I wasn't safe': Former soldier tells Defence Forces Tribunal she was gang-raped by army colleagues

A former soldier broke down in tears after giving harrowing evidence to the Defence Forces Tribunal of being gang-raped by soldiers when she was 19, at the start of what was referenced as a “long and distinguished” career.

Speaking from behind a screen, Ms Y revealed she became pregnant and had the pregnancy terminated.

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