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Original Claim

Australian woman gang r*ped by group of African migrant men in Paris, just days before the Olympics. The 25 year old woman told police she was attacked by ‘by five men of African appearance’ near the Moulin Rouge on Saturday- according to Daily Mail. After the attack the woman, who was in extreme distress, entered a nearby kebab shop to seek help where she was described as ‘Disoriented and unable to speak a word of French.’ Her dress was ‘inside out', and she carried her underwear in her hand. The woman, who was in Paris for the Fete de Musique music festival was due to fly back to Australia one day later. She is now remaining in Paris to help with the police investigation as they review CCTV footage.

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The claims made in the text are that an Australian woman was gang-raped by a group of African migrant men in Paris, just days before the Olympics. The woman, 25, reported the attack to the police, stating she was attacked by five men of African appearance near the Moulin Rouge. She sought help in a nearby kebab shop, was disoriented, and unable to speak French. The Paris Prosecutor's Office has confirmed an investigation into the alleged gang rape, which occurred on the night of July 19-20, 2024. The woman was in Paris for the Fête de la Musique festival and was due to fly back to Australia the next day but is now staying to assist with the investigation. Multiple sources, including Washington Post, Sky News, and BBC, confirm the incident and the ongoing investigation. However, the identities of the attackers have not been confirmed, and the investigation is still in its early stages. The claim about the attackers being African migrants is based on the victim's description and has not been independently verified. The incident has heightened security concerns in Paris ahead of the Olympics, with significant police and military presence being deployed to ensure safety.