Australia nag-sorry sa sex abuse victims

CANBERRA (AFP) – Naglabas si Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison ng national apology sa mga biktima ng child sex abuse sa emosyonal na talumpati sa parliament kahapon, na inaamin ang kabiguan ng estado na mapigilan ang ‘’evil dark crimes’’ sa loob ng maraming dekada.

‘’This was done by Australians to Australians, enemies in our midst, enemies in our midst,’’ ani Morrison sa parliament sa nationally televised address.

‘’As a nation, we failed them, we forsook them, and that will always be our shame,’’ aniya, habang binabalikan ang mga pangaabusong nangyari sa religious at statebacked institutions.

‘’Today, we say sorry, to the children we failed. Sorry. To the parents whose trust was betrayed and who have struggled to pick up the pieces. Sorry. To the whistleblowers, who we did not listen to. Sorry.

‘’To the spouses, partners, wives, husbands, children, who have dealt with the consequences of the abuse, cover-ups and obstruction. Sorry. To generations past and present. Sorry.’’

Humingi ng paumanhin ang estado kasunod ang limang taong Royal Commission na nagdedetalye sa mahigit 15,000 survivors ng child sex abuse sa libulibong institusyon.