A US congresswoman's home was raided and an Australian MP lost both legs in a targeted attack, highlighting a surge in political violence globally.
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01Summary
- 01Ilhan Omar's Washington, DC apartment was searched under a judicially-authorised warrant as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
- 02Omar has been forced to move out of her home due to safety concerns, citing public address and death threats.
- 03Australian independent MP Helen Haines lost both legs after being hit by a car outside her electorate office in a 'targeted attack'.
- 04The attacker, Brendan Nugent, 43, allegedly reversed and rammed Haines again after initially pinning her against her car.
- 05Research from the Centre for Economic Policy Research found women politicians are about three times more likely to face attacks than their male counterparts.
02Why it matters
Violence and threats against elected officials are escalating, undermining democratic processes and discouraging public service, particularly for women and minorities.
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