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The Qatari government has announced an investigation after numerous women were reportedly subjected to gynecological examinations at Doha airport without their consent. Qatar regrets “any suffering and any impairment of the personal freedoms of travelers through this action,” he said from there. Meanwhile, Australian Chancellor Marise Payne announced that women from a total of 10 aircraft had been subjected to forced examinations. The occasion was the discovery of a baby wrapped in plastic in an airport bathroom.
Several air travelers, including Australians, were removed from a Qatar Airways jet earlier this month and examined for signs of recent lockdown. Informed circles in Doha said the women had been “subjected to invasive body searches”. They were forcibly given a swab from her cervix. The Australian government has condemned the “rude” and “abusive” practice.
Prime Minister ordered an investigation
Faced with the threat of damage to its image, Qatar said on Wednesday that the aim of the “rapid search” was to prevent those responsible for the “terrible crime” from escaping. Prime Minister Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulasis Al-Thani ordered an investigation, the results of which would be communicated to international partners.
The press release doesn’t mention any mandatory gynecological exams, just a “parent search” of the baby. According to this, the baby, a girl, was hidden in a plastic bag in a trash can. The baby will receive medical attention in Doha.
The incident could damage Qatar’s reputation in the run-up to the 2022 World Cup to be held in the Gulf emirate. Tens of thousands of visitors from abroad are then expected in the country.
