
India
Kerala CPM suspends harassment-accused MLA: Opposition decries move as farce, activists say 'it sends women wrong message'
The complainant, a leader of the CPM youth wing — the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) — at Shornur, the constituency Sasi represents in the state Assembly, expressed satisfaction with the action

Politics
CPM suspends PK Sasi from party for six months after sexual harassment charges against Shoranur MLA
A woman Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leader had accused Sasi of trying to sexually abuse her following which the party had initiated a probe.

India
CPM legislator facing sexual abuse charges appears before party-appointed inquiry panel; NCW demands report
A woman from the CPM's youth wing had accused legislator PK Sasi of sexual abuse in August and written to party general secretary Sitaram Yechury.

India
Church and sexual abuse: Pope has never done much about these incidents, says ex-nun Mary Chandy
The nuns may have to face all sorts of difficulties because they are out protesting, says former nun Mary Chandy.