“Women must obey”

Attempted Rape: No Jail Time for Afghan Man

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29.05.2026 05:00
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A 16-year-old girl broke up with her boyfriend in Vienna after her 17-year-old boyfriend cheated on her. Then began an ordeal for the student in Vienna. The boy ended up in court, where he had an explanation ready for his misogynistic worldview. 

The charges against the 17-year-old in the Vienna Regional Court are serious. His first girlfriend broke up with him after a ten-month relationship, following his infidelity.

After that, a nightmare began for the 16-year-old girl—on Thursday, the boy had to answer for attempted rape, coercion, and sexual coercion.

The young Afghan, who fled to Vienna with his family about five years ago, coerced the girl into sending photos of her face roughly every hour. He told her he would kill her if she had contact with other boys. He also forced the student to follow his rules and send nude photos. It culminated in an attempted rape.

Eventually, the girl went to the police with her teacher and filed a report.

Negative experiences shaped his worldview
The Afghan man, who is an apprentice, has confessed to all charges. His explanation: “That comes from Afghanistan. From the Taliban,” he says in fluent German. “You are in Austria, not in Afghanistan. There are no Taliban here. Why are you doing this?” asks the prosecutor. “Maybe it’s because of my father. I saw what he did to my mother. He beat her.”

Youth surveys also provide insight into the defendant’s misogynistic worldview. In them, he said: “Women have to follow rules, but men don’t.”

Only the fine is mandatory
In cases of rape, the law does not provide for purely suspended sentences. Nevertheless, the young Afghan man will not have to go to prison. He gets off with eight months of suspended imprisonment and a mandatory fine of 720 euros. In addition, he must comply with several requirements, such as sex and men’s counseling as well as probation services. The prosecutor makes no statement, so the ruling is not yet final.

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